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CYPRUS, 18 PIASTRES COLLECTION 1901-1940

Category:  World Coins
Owner:  TMS Coins
Last Modified:  11/27/2012
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Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 18P 1901
Grade: NGC AU 55
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 18 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: 29.8 mm
WEIGHT: 11.31 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 200,000
RARITY: Common, but extremely rare in uncirculated condition.

1901 18 PIASTRES AU 55

Very solid and attractive for the grade.
Well struck on lustrus surfaces, with pastel toning in and around the devices.
Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 18P 1907 Ex PRIDMORE COLLECTION
Grade: NGC AU 55
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, KING EDWARD VII 18 PIASTRES 1907.

OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Edward VII facing right.
REVERSE: A crowned shield containing a lion rampant. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS. The shield dividing the date 1907.
ENGRAVER: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 29.8 mm
WEIGHT: 11.31 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 20,000
RARITY: Rare, but extremely rare in EF and UNC condition.

1907 18 PIASTRES AU 55

Extremely rare grade for this shallow relief type.
An exceptional example of this type,with clean surfaces and good luster.
NGC: Tied with one other as finest graded.


Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 18P 1913
Grade: NGC MS 61
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, KING GEORGE V 18 PIASTRES 1913.

OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King facing left.
REVERSE: A crowned shield containing a lion rampant. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS. The shield dividing the date 1913.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Edwar Bertram MacKennal. Reverse: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 29.8 mm
WEIGHT: 11.31 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 25,000
RARITY: Extremely rare in EF and uncirculated condition.

1913 18 PIASTRES MS 61

A glowing UNC with a strong strike for the issue and blazing luster.
NGC: The finest and only one MS graded.
Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 18P 1921
Grade: NGC AU 50
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, KING GEORGE V 18 PIASTRES 1921.

OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King facing left.
REVERSE: A crowned shield containing a lion rampant. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS. The shield dividing the date 1913.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Edwar Bertram MacKennal. Reverse: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 29.8 mm
WEIGHT: 11.31 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 155,000
RARITY: Rare in EF and uncirculated condition.

1921 18 PIASTRES AU 50

A very solid and attractive coin for the grade.
Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 18P 1938
Grade: NGC MS 62
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 18 PIASTRES 1938.

OBVERSE: Crowned head of King facing left.
REVERSE: Two lions passant guardant, adopted from the badge of the Governor.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Percy Metcalfe. Reverse: Kruger Gray.
DIAMETER: 29.8 mm
WEIGHT: 11.31 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 200,000
RARITY: Common

1938 18 PIASTRES MS 62

Brilliant and flashy with lustrus surfaces.
Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 18P 1938
Grade: NGC PF 66 CAMEO
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 18 PIASTRES 1938, PROOF ISSUE.

OBVERSE: Crowned head of King facing left.
REVERSE: Two lions passant guardant, adopted from the badge of the Governor.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Percy Metcalfe. Reverse: Kruger Gray.
DIAMETER: 29.8 mm
WEIGHT: 11.31 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
Mintage: 10-20 pieces known.
RARITY: Extremely rare.

1938 18 PIASTRES PF 66 CAMEO

A flashy Cameo GEM Proof.
Very attractive with frosted devices, reflecting clear surfaces and wonderful toning.
Pedigree: Ex Archer Collection.








Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 18P 1940
Grade: NGC MS 63
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 18 PIASTRES 1940.

OBVERSE: Crowned head of King facing left.
REVERSE: Two lions passant guardant, adopted from the badge of the Governor.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Percy Metcalfe. Reverse: Kruger Gray.
DIAMETER: 29.8 mm
WEIGHT: 11.31 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 100,000
RARITY: Common

1940 18 PIASTRES MS 63

A choice example of this common coin.
Brilliant and flashy with lustrus surfaces.
NGC: Tied with three others as finest graded.

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