Cyprus ½ Piastre - Edward VII, 1908

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Cyprus Cyprus
Currency Pound (1879 – 1955)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Piastre
Year 1908
Ruler Edward VII (1901–1910)
Composition Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.83
Diameter (mm) 27.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Piastre from Cyprus. Issued in 1908. Struck in Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc). Measures 27.5 mm and weighs 5.83 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust to right. DeS (=De Saulles) in relief below and in circle inscription: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR
Reverse
1/2 within the circle of beads and in a circle the inscription: · CYPRUS · HALF PIASTRE · 1908
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1908  36K rare

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