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CYPRUS, PIASTRE COINAGE 1879-1949, Complete Circulation Issues.
1882H 1/4 Piastre

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Origin/Country:	CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description:	1/4P 1882H
Grade:	NGC MS 64 RB
Owner:	TMS Coins

Winning Set:	CYPRUS, PIASTRE COINAGE 1879-1949, Complete Circulation Issues.
Date Added:	5/17/2011
Research:	See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/4 PIASTRE 1882H.

OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria wearing a coronet ornamented with oak and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1/4 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 21.8 mm
WEIGHT: 2.91 g
Edge: Milled.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 36,000
RARITY: Extremely rare in high grades.

1882H 1/4 PIASTRE MS 64 RB

Outstanding example of this rare Victorian coin in high grade. Features a full strike, perfect surfaces and beautiful brown color with original red in and around the devices.
NGC: The finest and only one graded as RB.