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.