| 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 |
| Comments |