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CYPRUS, PIASTRE COINAGE 1879-1949, Complete Circulation Issues.
1901 9 Piastres

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Origin/Country:	CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description:	9P 1901
Grade:	PCGS AU 58
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 9 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: 23.7 mm
WEIGHT: 5.65 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 600,000
RARITY: Common, but extremely rare in EF and UNC condition.

1901 9 PIASTRES AU58

A very solid and attractive coin with deep pastel toning.
Features a good strike and considerable remaining luster.
NGC: Pop 3 with one grading higher.