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.