Country: Cyprus, Great Britain Rules
Queen: Victoria (1879-1901)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Mintage: 200,000
Years: 1901
Value: 18 Piastres (0.1)
Currency: Pound (1879-1955)
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 11.1 g.
Diameter: 29.8 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Grade: VG/F
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 7
Obverse:
Crowned and veiled bust to left. DeS (=De Saulles) in relief below and in a circle inscription: VICTORIA•DEI•GRA•BRITT•REG•FID•DEF•IND•IMP•
Lettering:
VICTORIA•DEI•GRA•BRITT•REG•FID•DEF•IND•IMP•
DeS.
Engraver: George William de Saulles.
Reverse:
A crowned shield of arms with Lusignan lion on it which divides the date 1901. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS and the value is set out in words (EIGHTEEN PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design.
Lettering:
CYPRUS
19 01
EIGHTEEN PIASTRES
Edge:
Reeded.
Reference : KM# 7
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India