1/4 Piastre - Edward VII

Issuer Cyprus
Year 1902-1908
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/4 Piastre (1⁄720)
Currency Pound (1879-1955)
Composition Bronze (Cu 95, Sn 4, Zn 1)
Weight 2.91 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) George William de Saulles
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#8
Obverse description Bust of king Edward VII facing right, surrounded by inscription in a clock-wise direction. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering EDWARDUS VII REX IMPERATOR DES
Reverse description Denomination in the center, inside a beaded circle. Lettering around the inner circle in a clock-wise direction. Beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering · CYPRUS · 1/4 QUARTER · 1905 · PIASTRE
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1902 - - 72 000
1905 - - 422 000
1908 - - 36 000
Numisquare ID 5556194230
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