41/2 Piastres - Victoria

€1.00
IssuerCyprus
Year1901
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value41/2 Piastres (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound (1879-1955)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight2.82 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)George William de Saulles
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#5, Pr#19
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 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 (FOUR AND HALF PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCYPRUS 19 01 FOUR & A HALF PIASTRES
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1901  - - 400 000
1901  - Proof -
Catalog ID2432248610
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