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1 Piastre - Victoria
| Bronze | 11.66 g | 32.0 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1879-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1879-1900 |
| Value | 1 Piastre (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Pound (1879-1955) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.66 g |
| Diameter | 32.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#14195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
1 within a circle of beads and in a circle the inscription: · CYPRUS · ONE PIASTRE
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· CYPRUS ·
1
ONE PIASTRE
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are certain varieties in Cyprus Victoria bronze coins. For coins minted in 1881 and 1882 there are varieties with and without H. A small H above the date indicates that those coins were struck at the mint of Ralph Heaton and Sons, Birmingham, England (now The Mint, Birmingham, Ltd.)Other varieties are:
1881H: There are two major varieties of this coin
a) Obverse: Small letters and figures, with last serif of H over the figure 1 of date. Reverse: The figure 1 in center 2 mm wide. This variety is of the style 1879 and 1881 without mintmark.
b) Obverse: Larger letters and figures, with letter H between 18 and 81 of date 1881. Reverse: The figure 1 in center 2,7 mm wide.
From 1882 onwards (1892-1900) the letters and figures are larger on Obverse and figure 1 in center 2,7 mm wide on Reverse.
Interesting fact
The 1 Piastre coin from Cyprus featuring Queen Victoria was minted during a time of great change and transition for the island nation. In 1878, Cyprus was annexed by the British Empire and became a British colony, with Queen Victoria serving as its monarch. The coin's design, featuring a young Queen Victoria, reflects this period of British rule and the coin's bronze composition was a common material used for coinage during this time. Despite the coin's age, it remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of Cyprus' rich history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 H | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 H | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 | 54000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 | 226800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 | 27000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 | 90000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 | 54010 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 54000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 54000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 27000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Piastre - Victoria 1879-1900 coin.
