½ Piastre - Edward VII
1908 year| Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) | 5.83 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1908 |
| Value | ½ Piastre (1⁄360) |
| Currency | Pound (1879-1955) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) |
| Weight | 5.83 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
1/2 within the circle of beads and in a circle the inscription: · CYPRUS · HALF PIASTRE · 1908
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· CYPRUS ·
1/2
HALF PIASTRE 1908
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Piastre coin from Cyprus, minted in 1908 during the reign of Edward VII, features a unique design element - a small crown on the obverse side, which was added to symbolize the British colonial rule over the island nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Piastre - Edward VII 1908 coin.
