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1P 1879 |
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NGC MS 64 RB |
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Owner Comments
The first coins of the Cyprus Colonial Collection were issued by the Royal Mint in 1879. They were in copper and of three denominations: One piastre, half piastre, and quarter piastre.
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1879.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 250,000
RARITY: Common coin, but rare in high uncirculated grades.
1879 1 PIASTRE MS 64 RB
Very attractive example of this first issue piastre.
Fully struck with clear surfaces and traces of original luster in the legends.
NGC: Tied with three others as finest known in RB.
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1/2P 1879 |
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NGC MS 64 RB |
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Owner Comments
The first coins of the Cyprus Colonial Collection were issued by the Royal Mint in 1879. They were in copper and of three denominations: One piastre, half piastre, and quarter piastre.
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/2 PIASTRE 1879.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1/2 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 27.5 mm
WEIGHT: 5.83 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 250,000
RARITY: Common coin, but rare in high uncirculated grades.
1879 1/2 PIASTRE MS 64 RB
A beautiful example of this common coin in high grade.
Fully struck with clear surfaces and considerable luster in and around the devices.
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1/4P 1879 |
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NGC MS 63 BN |
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Owner Comments
The first coins of the Cyprus Colonial Collection were issued by the Royal Mint in 1879. They were in copper and of three denominations: One piastre, half piastre, and quarter piastre.
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/4 PIASTRE 1879.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1/4 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 21.8 mm
WEIGHT: 2.91 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 150,000
RARITY: Common coin, but rare in high uncirculated grades.
1879 1/4 PIASTRE MS 63 BN
A beautiful coin in high grade for the date.
Well struck with nice brown color and considerable remaining original red within the devices and the legends.
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1/4P 1880 |
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NGC MS 64 BN |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/4 PIASTRE 1880.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria wearing a coronet ornamented with oak and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1/4 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 21.8 mm
WEIGHT: 2.91 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 72,000
RARITY: Rare coin in high grades.
1880 1/4 PIASTRE MS 64 BN
A choice UNC with full strike, clear surfaces and nice brown color having highlights of red luster.
NGC: Tied with another specimen for finest graded in brown.
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1P 1881 THIN 1 |
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NGC MS 64 RB |
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1881 THIN 1.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 36,000
RARITY: Very rare, extremely rare in UNC condition
1881 PIASTRE THIN 1 MS 64 RB
Extraordinary example of superb quality.
Brilliant and attractive, fully struck with clear fields and full original luster, basically red.
NGC: Tied with one other as finest known.
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1/2P 1881 |
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PCGS MS 63 BN |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/2 PIASTRE 1881.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1/2 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 27.5 mm
WEIGHT: 5.83 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 54,000
RARITY: Scarse coin, but rare in high uncirculated grades.
1881 1/2 PIASTRE MS 63 BN
Choice example with nice satin surfaces and traces of luster in the legends.
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1/4P 1881 |
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NGC MS 64 RB |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/4 PIASTRE 1881.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria wearing a coronet ornamented with oak and scrolls.
REVERSE:: 1/4 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 21.8 mm
WEIGHT: 2.91
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc1%.
MINTAGE: 72,000
RARITY: Rare coin in ucirculated condition.
1881 1/4 PIASTRE MS 64 RB
Superb Colonial British 1/4 piastre from Cyprus, featuring a full strike and clear surfaces. Lovely brown color with original red in and around the devices.
NGC: Pop 1, with only one grading higher.
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1P 1881H THICK 1 |
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NGC VF Details |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1881H THICK 1.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 18,000
RARITY: Extremely rare in any grade.
1881H PIASTRE THICK 1 VF Details.
Extremely rare even in this state of preservation.
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1P 1881H THIN 1 |
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NGC MS 64 RD |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1881H THIN 1.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 18,000
RARITY: Very rare, extremely rare in UNC condition
1881H PIASTRE THIN 1 MS 64 RD
A very choice and appealing example. Clearly among the finest of the whole series.
Brilliant and attractive with very sharp strike and perfect surfaces. Finished with wonderful red original luster.
NGC: The single finest and the only one designated RED.
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1/2P 1881H |
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NGC MS 62 BN |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/2 PIASTRE 1881 H.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1/2 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 27.5 mm
WEIGHT: 5.83 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 72,000
RARITY: Scarse coin, but rare in high uncirculated grades.
1881H 1/2 PIASTRE MS 62 BN
A solid example with good strike, nice chocolate-brown color and traces of original luster in the periphery.
NGC: Tied with one other for finest known.
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1/4P 1881H Ex REMICK COLLECTION |
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NGC MS 64 RB PL |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/4 PIASTRE1881H.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria wearing a coronet ornamented with oak and scrolls.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 21.8 mm
WEIGHT: 2.91 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 108,000
RARITY: Very rare in uncirculated high grades.
1881H 1/4 PIASTRE MS 64 RBPL
Extraordinary specimen of superb quality, sharp strike, perfect proof-like surfaces and wonderful patina, showing highlights of mauve and red.
Pedigree: Ex Remick Collection.
NGC: The finest and only one graded as RBPL.
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1P 1882H Ex PRIDMORE COLLECTION |
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NGC MS 65 RD |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1882H.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 18,000
RARITY: Extremely rare in any condition. With only 18,000 pieces coined, the 1882H piastre (Heaton), along with the 1884 piastre, has the lowest mintage among the early series (Key dates of the incredibly difficult Victorian piastre collection). It is an elusive coin in any grade. Even circulated examples are elusive with most grades no better than VF or thereabouts.
1882H PIASTRE MS 65 RD.
Extraordinary specimen of superb quality and gorgeous eye appeal.
Features a sharp detailed strike, undisturbed portrait and surfaces and wonderful red original luster.
NGC: The single finest and only one designated RED.
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1/2P 1882H |
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NGC MS 62 BN |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/2 PIASTRE 1882H.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1/2 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 27.5 mm
WEIGHT: 5.83 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 54,000
RARITY: Scarse coin, but rare in high uncirculated grades.
1882H 1/2 PIASTRE MS 62 BN
A solid example with good strike, nice chocolate-brown color and traces of original luster in the periphery.
NGC: Single finest specimen in BN.
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1/4P 1882H |
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NGC MS 64 RB |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/4 PIASTRE 1882H.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria wearing a coronet ornamented with oak and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1/4 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 21.8 mm
WEIGHT: 2.91 g
Edge: Milled.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 36,000
RARITY: Extremely rare in high grades.
1882H 1/4 PIASTRE MS 64 RB
Outstanding example of this rare Victorian coin in high grade. Features a full strike, perfect surfaces and beautiful brown color with original red in and around the devices.
NGC: The finest and only one graded as RB.
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1P 1884 |
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NGC AU 55 BN |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1884.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 18,000
RARITY: Extremely rare in any condition. With only 18,000 pieces coined, the 1884 piastre, along with the 1882H piastre (Heaton), has the lowest mintage among the early series (Key dates of the incredibly difficult Victorian piastre collection). It is an elusive coin in any grade. Even circulated examples are elusive with most grades no better than VF or thereabouts.
1884 PIASTRE AU 55 BN
Very choice specimen in this state of preservation.
Well struck and detailed with traces of luster in the legends.
NGC: Tied with one other as finest known.
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