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CYPRUS, PIASTRE COINAGE 1879-1949, Complete Circulation Issues.
1886 1/2 Piastre

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Coin Details

Set Details

Origin/Country:	CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description:	1/2P 1886 Ex PRIDMORE COLLECTION
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 1/2 PIASTRE 1886.

OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1/2 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 27.5 mm.
WEIGHT: 5.83 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 122,400
RARITY: Very rare in uncirculated condition.

1886 1/2 PIASTRE MS 64 RB

Extraordinary specimen of superb quality.
Very bright and truly exceptional, its eye appeal enhanced by the wonderful color.
Features a strong strike on clear surfaces and full original red luster.
NGC: The single finest example of the date.