3 Piastres - Victoria

€12,471.00
IssuerCyprus
Year1901
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value3 Piastres (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound (1879-1955)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight1.8851 g
Dimensions18.0 mm
Thickness0.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)George William de Saulles
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#4, Pr#22
Obverse descriptionCrowned and veiled bust of Queen to the left. DeS (=De Saulles) in relief below and in circle inscription VICTORIA.DEI.GRA.BRITT.REG.FID.DEF.IND.IMP.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVICTORIA.DEI.GRA.BRITT.REG.FID.DEF.IND.IMP.
Reverse descriptionCrown above a large figure 3 which divides the date 1901, all within a circle of beads, with CYPRUS above and PIASTRES below
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCYPRUS 1901 3 PIASTRES
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1901  - - 300 000
1901  - Proof -
Catalog ID7051326940
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