Summary
1/2 Piastre, Issued by, Cyprus, 1908
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned and draped bust of the King facing right, the King is wearing the Imperial Crown and the ermine Robe of State, the Collar of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath; around, EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR; below the bust truncation, the artist's initials, DES
Reverse Description
At center within beaded circle, 1/2 around, CYPRUS HALF PIASTRE 1908
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The only year a 1/2 piastre coin was struck during the reign of Edward VII
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1908 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
George W. de Saulles - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1902
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
27.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.829 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Pridmore 64 KM#11
[Book] Pridmore, Fred. 1960. The Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations Part 1, European Territories.
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900.
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