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18 Piastres - Victoria
| Issuer | Cyprus |
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| Year | 1901 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Crowned and veiled effigy of Queen Victoria facing left, rendered in the 'Old Head' portrait style. The truncation bears the engraver's signature 'DeS' (De Saulles) in relief. A continuous circular legend surrounds the bust reading VICTORIA•DEI•GRA•BRITT•REG•FID•DEF•IND•IMP•, denoting Victoria's titles as Queen by the Grace of God, Defender of the Faith, and Empress of India. The portrait exhibits fine detail in the veil and crown, characteristic of de Saulles's engraving style for late Victorian colonial coinage. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | VICTORIA•DEI•GRA•BRITT•REG•FID•DEF•IND•IMP• DeS. |
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