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½ Piastre - Victoria
| Bronze | 5.83 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1879-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1879-1900 |
| Value | ½ Piastre (1⁄360) |
| Currency | Pound (1879-1955) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.83 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#20994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
1/2 within a circle of beads and in a circle the inscription: · CYPRUS · HALF PIASTRE
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CYPRUS
1
2
HALF 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.)Metal composition: 95% copper - 4% tin - 1% zinc
Interesting fact
The ½ Piastre coin was minted during the reign of Queen Victoria and features an image of her on one side, while the other side features the coat of arms of Cyprus. The coin was made of bronze and weighs 5.83 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin was used as a standard circulation coin in Cyprus during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and it's still considered a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 | 54000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 H | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 H | 54000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 | 54000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 | 122400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 | 60120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 | 54000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 | 180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 | 107990 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Piastre - Victoria 1879-1900 coin.
