Summary
1/2 Piastre, Issued by, Cyprus, 1908
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the King facing right; around, EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR
Reverse Description
At center within beaded circle, 1/2 around, CYPRUS HALF PIASTRE 1908
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The only 1/2 piastre struck during the reign of Edward VII
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), A.H. Baldwin & Son Ltd, 15 Mar 1976
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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), 5.66 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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