Summary
Proof 9 Piastres, Issued by, Cyprus, 1907
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 DEI GRATIA REX IMPERATOR; below the bust truncation, the artist's initials, DES
Reverse Description
At centre, crowned shield of arms featuring a lion rampant to left; below crown, a scroll inscribed, CYPRUS; the date 1907 divided by the shield; below, outside partial circle of beads, NINE PIASTRES
Edge Description
milled
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
1907 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, 1901
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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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
29.8 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.677 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Pridmore 11 (proof not listed) KM#9
[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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