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CYPRUS, PIASTRE COINAGE 1879-1949, Complete Circulation Issues.
1908 1/2 Piastre

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Coin Details

Set Details

Origin/Country:	CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description:	1/2P 1908
Grade:	NGC VF Details
Grade Comment:	CORROSION CLEANED
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 1/2 PIASTRE 1908.

OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Edward VII facing right.
REVERSE: 1/2 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 27.5 mm
WEIGHT: 5.83 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 36.000
RARITY: Very rare in all grades.

1908 1/2 PIASTRE VF Details

Nice looking coin but with signs of corrosion.