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1/2 Piastre - Edward VII
| Issuer | Cyprus |
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| Year | 1908 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned and draped bust of King Edward VII, rendered in high relief with fine portrait detail. The engraver's signature 'DeS' (for De Saulles) appears in relief below the bust truncation. The surrounding legend reads EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR in Latin script, denoting his titles as King and Emperor. The effigy reflects the official portrait style used throughout the British colonial series of this reign. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central denomination numeral '1/2' is displayed within an inner circle of beads, serving as the primary design element. The outer legend, separated by a beaded border, reads · CYPRUS · HALF PIASTRE · 1908, clearly identifying the issuing territory, denomination, and date. The overall layout is simple and functional, characteristic of British colonial bronze coinage of the Edwardian period. The date 1908 appears as part of the circular reverse legend. |
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