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CYPRUS, PIASTRE COINAGE 1879-1949, Complete Circulation Issues.
1901 4.5 Piastres

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Origin/Country:	CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description:	4.5P 1901
Grade:	NGC MS 63
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 4.5 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: 19.5 mm
WEIGHT: 2.82 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 400,000
RARITY: Common, but extremely rare in uncirculated condition.

1901 4.5 PIASTRES MS 63

Extremely rare grade on this beautiful coin.
Very well struck with lustrus clear surfaces.
NGC: The single finest example of the date.