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3 Piastres - Victoria
1901 year| Silver (.925) | 1.8851 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1879-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1901 |
| Value | 3 Piastres (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound (1879-1955) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.8851 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#12471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Crown above a large figure 3 which divides the date 1901, all within a circle of beads, with CYPRUS above and PIASTRES below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CYPRUS
1901
3 PIASTRES
Edge
Reeded
Comment
NOTE: The British sovereign was declared the sole legal tender for unlimited amount by an Order in Council; dated 17 September 1900. British Imperial silver coins had been in use on the island since 1882 with the British shilling as 9 piastres. In 1900 it was decided that piastre denominated silver coins would be struck and this was the first issue of these. Under the new system silver coins were legal tender to 540 piastres and bronze to 27 piastres. The Deputy Master of the Royal Mint pointed out that, although there would be a loss of profit in not sending Imperial silver coins to Cyprus, from that time the duty of replacing worn silver would be shifted to the Cypriot government.3 Piastres was the local valuation of the Imperial 4 pence or groat coin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Piastres - Victoria 1901 coin from Cyprus is that it features a unique design that showcases the island's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Queen Victoria, while the reverse side features an image of the ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite, who is associated with love, beauty, and the island of Cyprus. This blend of British and Cypriot elements reflects the complex history of Cyprus as a British colony and its deep cultural roots in the ancient Greek world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Piastres - Victoria 1901 coin.
