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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.