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1/2P 1879 |
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NGC MS 64 RB |
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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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1/2P 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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1/2P 1881H |
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NGC MS 62 BN |
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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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1/2P 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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1/2P 1884 |
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NGC MS 63 RB |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/2 PIASTRE 1884
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: 36,000
RARITY: Extremely rare in any grade.
1884 1/2 PIASTRE MS 63 RB
Very high grade for a very rare coin.
Strong strike with original red luster in and around the devices.
The finest and only one graded at NGC.
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1/2P 1885 |
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NGC MS 63 RB |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/2 PIASTRE 1885
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: Scarce but extremely rare in high grades.
1885 1/2 PIASTRE MS 63 RB
Superb coin featuring a full strike, nice red-brown color and original luster in and around the devices.
NGC's single finest example in RB.
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1/2P 1886 Ex PRIDMORE COLLECTION |
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NGC MS 64 RB |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/2 PIASTRE 1886.
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: 122,400
RARITY: Very rare in uncirculated condition.
1886 1/2 PIASTRE MS 64 RB
Extraordinary specimen of superb quality.
Very bright and truly exceptional, its eye appeal enhanced by the wonderful color.
Features a strong strike on clear surfaces and full original red luster.
NGC: The single finest example of the date.
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1/2P 1887 |
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NGC MS 64 RB |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/2 PIASTRE 1887.
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: 60,120
RARITY: Common.
1887 1/2 PIASTRE MS 64 RB
Beautiful example of Victoria's Jubilee year 1/2 piastre.
Very well struck with perfect surfaces and original luster in and around the devices.
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1/2P 1887 |
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NGC MS 63 RB |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/2 PIASTRE 1887.
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: 60,120
RARITY: Common in all grades.
1887 1/2 PIASTRE MS 63 RB
Beautiful example of Victoria's Jubilee year 1/2 piastre, very well struck with perfect surfaces and full original luster.
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1/2P 1889 |
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NGC MS 62 BN |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/2 PIASTRE 1889.
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: Very rare coin; extremely rare in uncirculated condition.
1889 1/2 PIASTRE MS 62 BN
Beautiful example of this rare coin.
Features a solid strike and beautiful chocolate-brown color.
NGC: Pop 1 with one grading MS63.
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1/2P 1890 |
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NGC MS 62 BN |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/2 PIASTRE 1890.
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: 180,000
RARITY: Very rare coin; extremely rare in uncirculated condition.
1890 1/2 PIASTRE MS 62 BN
Very high grade for a very rare coin.
Strong strike with original red luster in and around the devices.
NGC: Pop 1 with one grading MS63.
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1/2P 1891 |
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NGC AU 58 BN |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/2 PIASTRE 1891.
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: 107,990
RARITY: Rare coin; extremely rare in uncirculated condition.
1891 1/2 PIASTRE AU 58 BN
A solid strike on a rare coin, with attractive chocolate-brown color.
NGC: The single finest example of the date.
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1/2P 1896 |
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NGC AU Details |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/2 PIASTRE 1896.
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: 36,000
RARITY: Exceedingly rare coin, very hard to find in any condition.
1896 1/2 PIASTRE AU Details
About uncirculated example of this rare coin with minimal scratch on the obverse.
NGC has certified only one other coin as VF.
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1/2P 1900 |
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NGC AU 50 BN |
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/2 PIASTRE 1900.
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: 36,000
RARITY: Exceedingly rare coin, very hard to find in any condition.
1900 1/2 PIASTRE AU 50 BN
About uncirculated example of this rare coin. Extremely rare in this state of preservation.
The single finest example of the date. NGC has certified only one other as VF.
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1/2P 1908 |
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Owner Comments
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.
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