1/2 Piastre - Edward VII

Issuer Cyprus
Year 1908
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Piastre (1⁄360)
Currency Pound (1879-1955)
Composition Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc)
Weight 5.83 g
Diameter 27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) George William de Saulles
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#11, Pr#64
Obverse description Crowned bust to right. DeS (=De Saulles) in relief below and in circle inscription: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR
Reverse description 1/2 within the circle of beads and in a circle the inscription: · CYPRUS · HALF PIASTRE · 1908
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering · CYPRUS · 1/2 HALF PIASTRE 1908
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1908 - rare - 36 000
Numisquare ID 9281876770
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