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CYPRUS, PIASTRE COINAGE 1879-1949, Complete Circulation Issues.
1905 1/4 Piastre

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Coin Details

Set Details

Origin/Country:	CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description:	1/4P 1905 Ex REMICK COLLECTION
Grade:	NGC MS 65 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, KING EDWARD VII 1/4 PIASTRE 1905.

OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King Edward VII facing right.
REVERSE: 1/4 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 21 mm
WEIGHT: 2.91 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 422,000
RARITY: Very rare in high grades.

1905 1/4 PIASTRE MS 65 RB

A stunning specimen of superb quality.
Sharply struck with perfect surfaces and wonderful patina showing rose-red highlights. Finished with glowing luster.
The single finest example of the date.
PEDIGREE: Ex Remick Collection.