9 Piastres - Victoria

€12,473.00
IssuerCyprus
Year1901
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value9 Piastres (1/20)
CurrencyPound (1879-1955)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight5.65 g
Dimensions23.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)George William de Saulles
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#6, Pr#10
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 (NINE PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCYPRUS 19 01 NINE PIASTRES
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1901  - - 600 000
1901  - Proof -
Catalog ID3973427270
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