9 Piastres 1901 - Victoria - CYPRUS
Issuer | Cyprus |
Queen | Victoria (1879-1901) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1901 |
Value | 9 Piastres (1⁄20) |
Currency | Pound (1879-1955) |
Composition | Silver (.925) |
Weight | 5.65 g |
Diameter | 23.7 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 12473 |
References | KM# 6 |
Obverse
Crowned 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•
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT· REG·FID·DEF·IND·IMP· DeS.
Engraver: George William de Saulles
Reverse
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 (NINE PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CYPRUS 19 01 NINE PIASTRES
Edge
Reeded
Mint
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
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