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4½ Piastres - Victoria

1901 year
Silver (.925) 2.82 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Cyprus
Queen
Victoria (1879-1901)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1901
Value
4½ Piastres (1⁄40)
Currency
Pound (1879-1955)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
2.82 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#12472
Rarity index
33%

Reverse

A crowned shield of arms with Lusignan lion on it which divides the date 1901. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS and the value is set out in words (FOUR AND HALF PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CYPRUS
19 01
FOUR & A HALF PIASTRES

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4½ Piastres - Victoria 1901 coin from Cyprus is that it was minted during the reign of Queen Victoria, who was the longest-reigning British monarch in history, ruling for 63 years and 7 months.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1901  400000 - - - - - -

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