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CYPRUS, PIASTRE COINAGE 1879-1949, Complete Circulation Issues.
1901 18 Piastres

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Origin/Country:	CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description:	18P 1901
Grade:	NGC AU 55
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 18 PIASTRES 1901.

OBVERSE: Crowned and veiled bust of Victoria facing left.
REVERSE: A crowned shield containing a lion rampant. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS. The shield dividing the date 1901.
ENGRAVER: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 29.8 mm
WEIGHT: 11.31 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 200,000
RARITY: Common, but extremely rare in uncirculated condition.

1901 18 PIASTRES AU 55

Very solid and attractive for the grade.
Well struck on lustrus surfaces, with pastel toning in and around the devices.