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CYPRUS, QUEEN ELIZABETH II 100 MILS 1957.
The last coin of the British Administration in Cyprus (1878-1960).
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right.
REVERSE: A sailing ship, based on a painting on a jug found in Cyprus that represents the island's trade.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Cecil Tomas. Reverse: W. M. Gardner.
DIAMETER: 28.5 mm.
WEIGHT: 11.31 g.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
MINT: Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 500,000
RARITY: Very common.
1957 100 MILS MS 65
Brilliant and attractive GEM with sharp strike, clear fields and full original luster.
NGC: Tied with three others as finest graded.