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CYPRUS
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18P 1901
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NGC AU 55
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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.
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CYPRUS
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18P 1907 Ex PRIDMORE COLLECTION
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NGC AU 55
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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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CYPRUS
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18P 1913
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NGC MS 61
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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.
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CYPRUS
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18P 1921
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NGC AU 50
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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.
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CYPRUS
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18P 1938
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NGC MS 62
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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.
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CYPRUS
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18P 1938
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NGC PF 66 CAMEO
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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.
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18P 1940
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NGC MS 63
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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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