18 Piastres - Victoria

€12,477.00
IssuerCyprus
Year1901
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value18 Piastres (0.1)
CurrencyPound (1879-1955)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight11.3104 g
Dimensions29.8 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)George William de Saulles
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#7, Pr#2
Obverse descriptionCrowned and veiled bust to left. DeS (=De Saulles) in relief below and in a circle inscription: VICTORIA•DEI•GRA•BRITT•REG•FID•DEF•IND•IMP•
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVICTORIA•DEI•GRA•BRITT•REG•FID•DEF•IND•IMP• DeS.
Reverse descriptionA 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 (EIGHTEEN PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCYPRUS 19 01 EIGHTEEN PIASTRES
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1901  - - 200 000
1901  - Proof -
Catalog ID5816392930
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