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¼ Piastre - Victoria
| Bronze | 2.91 g | 21.8 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1879-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1879-1901 |
| Value | ¼ Piastre (1⁄720) |
| Currency | Pound (1879-1955) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.91 g |
| Diameter | 21.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
1/4 within a circle of beads and in a circle the inscription: · CYPRUS · QUARTER PIASTRE
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· CYPRUS ·
1
4
QUARTER PIASTRE
Edge
Plain
Comment
There is certain variations in Cyprus Victoria bronze coins. For coins minted in 1881 and 1882 there are variations 1881H and 1882H. A small H above the date indicates that those coins was struck at the mint of Ralph Heaton and Sons, Birmingham, England (now The Mint, Birmingham, Ltd.)Other variations are
¼ Piastre - Victoria KM# 1
1887 variation: There are two varieties of this coin: a) with date 5.5 mm in length and b) with date 6 mm in length.
1900 and 1901: The size of this coins is reduced to 21 mm but the weight remains the same.
Metal composition: 95% - copper, 4% - tin, 1% - zinc
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Piastre - Victoria 1879-1901 coin from Cyprus is that it features a unique design that reflects the island's history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Queen Victoria, while the reverse side features an image of the Cyprus coat of arms, which includes a shield with a crossed pair of olive branches and a pomegranate, symbolizing peace and prosperity. This design was specifically chosen to represent Cyprus' rich history and its connection to the British Empire during the time of Queen Victoria's reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 H | 108000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 H | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 | 59760 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Piastre - Victoria 1879-1901 coin.
