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CYPRUS, SILVER PIASTRE COINAGE 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: 3P 1901
Grade: NGC AU 55
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 3 PIASTRES 1901.

OBVERSE: Crowned and veiled bust of Victoria facing left.
REVERSE: A crown above a large figure 3 which devides the date 1901. All within a beaded circle. Above: +CYPRUS+ Below: PIASTRES
ENGRAVER: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 18 mm
WEIGHT: 1.88 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 300,000
RARITY: Common, but extremely rare in AU and UNC condition.

1901 3 PIASTRES AU 55

A very solid and attractive coin for the grade.
Well struck with considerable remaining peripheral luster and deep pastel toning.



Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 4.5P 1901
Grade: NGC MS 63
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 4.5 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: 19.5 mm
WEIGHT: 2.82 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 400,000
RARITY: Common, but extremely rare in uncirculated condition.

1901 4.5 PIASTRES MS 63

Extremely rare grade on this beautiful coin.
Very well struck with lustrus clear surfaces.
NGC: The single finest example of the date.
Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 4.5P 1921
Grade: NGC MS 62
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, KING GEORGE V 4.5 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 1921.
ENGRAVER: Obverse: Edwar Bertram MacKennal. Reverse: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 19.5 mm
WEIGHT: 2.82 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 600,000
RARITY: Common, but extremely rare in uncirculated condition.

1921 4.5 PIASTRES MS 62

Very choice for the grade.
Beautiful coin with good strike and lustrus surfaces.
Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 4.5P 1938
Grade: NGC MS 64
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 4.5 PIASTRES 1938.

OBVERSE: Crowned head of King facing left.
REVERSE: Two lions passant guardant, adopted from the badge of the Governor.
ENGRAVER: Obverse: Percy Metcalfe. Reverse: Kruger Gray.
DIAMETER: 19.5 mm
WEIGHT: 2.82 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 192,000
RARITY: Common, but extremely rare in uncirculated condition.

1938 4.5 PIASTRES MS 64

A superb example of this common coin in highest grade.
Features a full strike on perfect lustrus fields.
NGC: Tied with two others as finest graded.
Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 4.5P 1938
Grade: NGC PF 65
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 4.5 PIASTRE 1938 PROOF ISSUE.

OBVERSE: Crowned head of George VI facing left.
REVERSE: 1/2 in the center.
ENGRAVER: Percy Metcalfe.
DIAMETER: 19 mm
WEIGHT: 2.59 g
SHAPE: Scalloped.
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
MINTAGE: 10-20 Known to exist.
RARITY: Extremely rare.

1938 4.5 PIASTRES PF 65

Flashy GEM Proof with bright and reflecting fields.
Gorgeous eye appeal enhenced by the wonderful patina.
Pedigree: Ex Archer Collection.




Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 9P 1901
Grade: NGC AU 55
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 9 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: 23.7 mm.
Weight: 5.65 g
Edge: Grained.
Fineness: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
Mintage: 600.000.
Rarity: Common, but extremely rare in uncirculated condition.

1901 9 piastres AU55

Rare grade on this beautiful coin. Well struck with traces of luster.
Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 9P 1907
Grade: NGC XF Details
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, KING EDWARD VII 9 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: 23.7 mm
WEIGHT: 5.65 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 60.000
RARITY: Common, but extremely rare in EF and UNC condition.

1907 9 PIASTRES XF Details

A beautiful example of this rare date.
Solid and attractive for the grade, with very good strike.(Low relief issue).
Details: Surface hairlines.
Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 9P 1913
Grade: NGC AU 55
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, KING GEORGE V 9 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: 23.7 mm
WEIGHT: 5.65 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 50,000
RARITY: Scarce, but extremely rare in EF and uncirculated condition.

1913 9 PIASTRES AU 55

A solid and attractive coin for the grade, with full strike.



Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 9P 1919
Grade: NGC MS 63
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, KING GEORGE V 9 PIASTRES 1919.

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: 23.7 mm
WEIGHT: 5.65 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 400,000
RARITY: Common in all grades.

1919 9 PIASTRES MS 63

Beautiful and flashy with sharp strike and lustrus surfaces.
Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 9P 1921
Grade: NGC MS 62
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, KING GEORGE V 9 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: 23.7 mm
WEIGHT: 5.65 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 490,000
RARITY: Common.

1921 9 PIASTRES MS 62

Very choice for the grade.
Features a sharp strike and frosty luster.



Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 9P 1938
Grade: NGC MS 63
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 9 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: 23.7 mm
WEIGHT: 5.65 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 504,000
RARITY: Common.

1938 9 PIASTRES MS 63

Brilliant and flashy with lustrus surfaces.
Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 9P 1938
Grade: NGC PF 66
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 9 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: 23.7 mm
WEIGHT: 5.65 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 10-20 pieces known.
RARITY: Extremely rare.

1938 9 PIASTRES PF 66

Flawless superb GEM Proof, with its eye appeal enhenced by the wonderful patina.
Brilliant and attractive with full strike and bright reflecting fields.
Pedigree: Ex Archer Collection.
Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 9P 1940
Grade: NGC MS 64
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 9 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: 23.7 mm
WEIGHT: 5.65 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 800,000
RARITY: Common.

1940 9 PIASTRES MS 64

Very choice example of this common coin.
Brilliant and flashy with clear surfaces and blazing luster.
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.


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