41/2 Piastres - Victoria

Issuer Cyprus
Year 1901
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 41/2 Piastres (1⁄40)
Currency Pound (1879-1955)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 2.82 g
Diameter 19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) George William de Saulles
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#5, Pr#19
Obverse description Crowned 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering VICTORIA.DEI.GRA.BRITT.REG.FID.DEF.IND.IMP.
Reverse description A 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 (FOUR AND HALF PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CYPRUS 19 01 FOUR & A HALF PIASTRES
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1901 - - 400 000
1901 - Proof -
Numisquare ID 2432248610
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