1/4 Piastre - Edward VII

€1.00
IssuerCyprus
Year1902-1908
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Piastre (1⁄720)
CurrencyPound (1879-1955)
CompositionBronze (Cu 95, Sn 4, Zn 1)
Weight2.91 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness1.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)George William de Saulles
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#8
Obverse descriptionBust of king Edward VII facing right, surrounded by inscription in a clock-wise direction. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEDWARDUS VII REX IMPERATOR DES
Reverse descriptionDenomination in the center, inside a beaded circle. Lettering around the inner circle in a clock-wise direction. Beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· CYPRUS · 1/4 QUARTER · 1905 · PIASTRE
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1902  - - 72 000
1905  - - 422 000
1908  - - 36 000
Catalog ID5556194230
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