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CYPRUS
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1P 1879
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NGC MS 64 RB
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The first coins of the Cyprus Colonial Collection were issued by the Royal Mint in 1879. They were in copper and of three denominations: One piastre, half piastre, and quarter piastre.
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1879.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 250,000
RARITY: Common coin, but rare in high uncirculated grades.
1879 1 PIASTRE MS 64 RB
Very attractive example of this first issue piastre.
Fully struck with clear surfaces and traces of original luster in the legends.
NGC: Tied with three others as finest known in RB.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1881 THIN 1
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NGC MS 64 RB
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1881 THIN 1.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 36,000
RARITY: Very rare, extremely rare in UNC condition
1881 PIASTRE THIN 1 MS 64 RB
Extraordinary example of superb quality.
Brilliant and attractive, fully struck with clear fields and full original luster, basically red.
NGC: Tied with one other as finest known.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1881H THIN 1
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NGC MS 64 RD
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1881H THIN 1.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 18,000
RARITY: Very rare, extremely rare in UNC condition
1881H PIASTRE THIN 1 MS 64 RD
A very choice and appealing example. Clearly among the finest of the whole series.
Brilliant and attractive with very sharp strike and perfect surfaces. Finished with wonderful red original luster.
NGC: The single finest and the only one designated RED.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1881H THICK 1
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NGC VF Details
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1881H THICK 1.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 18,000
RARITY: Extremely rare in any grade.
1881H PIASTRE THICK 1 VF Details.
Extremely rare even in this state of preservation.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1882H Ex PRIDMORE COLLECTION
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NGC MS 65 RD
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1882H.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 18,000
RARITY: Extremely rare in any condition. With only 18,000 pieces coined, the 1882H piastre (Heaton), along with the 1884 piastre, has the lowest mintage among the early series (Key dates of the incredibly difficult Victorian piastre collection). It is an elusive coin in any grade. Even circulated examples are elusive with most grades no better than VF or thereabouts.
1882H PIASTRE MS 65 RD.
Extraordinary specimen of superb quality and gorgeous eye appeal.
Features a sharp detailed strike, undisturbed portrait and surfaces and wonderful red original luster.
NGC: The single finest and only one designated RED.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1884
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NGC AU 55 BN
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1884.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 18,000
RARITY: Extremely rare in any condition. With only 18,000 pieces coined, the 1884 piastre, along with the 1882H piastre (Heaton), has the lowest mintage among the early series (Key dates of the incredibly difficult Victorian piastre collection). It is an elusive coin in any grade. Even circulated examples are elusive with most grades no better than VF or thereabouts.
1884 PIASTRE AU 55 BN
Very choice specimen in this state of preservation.
Well struck and detailed with traces of luster in the legends.
NGC: Tied with one other as finest known.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1885
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NGC AU Details
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1885.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 54,000
RARITY: Extremely rare in any condition.
1885 PIASTRE AU Details
Very rare date and extremely rare coin in this state of preservation.
Solid and attractive, with good strike and clear fields.
Details: Planchet Flaw (Obv.).
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CYPRUS
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1P 1885
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NGC AU 50 BN
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1885.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 54,000
RARITY: Extremely rare in any condition.
1885 PIASTRE AU 50 BN
Very rare date and extremely rare coin in this state of preservation.
A nice coin in chocolate-brown color.
NGC: The single finest and only one graded.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1886
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NGC AU 58 BN
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1886.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 226,800
RARITY: Very common coin, but rare in uncirculated condition.
1886 PIASTRE AU 58 BN
Very rare in this state of preservation.
NGC: Pop 3 with one graded higher.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1887
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NGC MS 64 RD
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1887.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 45,000
RARITY: Common.
1887 PIASTRE MS 64 RD
A superb example with gorgeous eye appeal.
Brilliant and attractive with full strike, clear surfaces and flashy red original luster.
NGC: Tied with one other as finest known in RED.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1887
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NGC MS 63 RB
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1887.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 45,000
RARITY: Common.
1887 PIASTRE MS 63 RB
Brilliant and attractive, featuring a full strike, clear fields and full original red luster.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1889
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NGC VF Details
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1889.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 27,000
RARITY: Elusive coin in any grade. Even circulated examples are elusive with most grades no better than VF or thereabouts.
1889 PIASTRE VF Details.
A VF example of this extremely rare date.
Detail: Tiny scratch on the reverse.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1890
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NGC AU 50 BN
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1890.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 90,000
RARITY: Common in low grades but rare in AU and UNC condition.
1890 PIASTRE AU 50 BN
A nice example at this rare grade.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1891
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NGC VF 30 BN
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1891.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 54,010
RARITY: Common in low grades but rare in AU and UNC condition.
1891 PIASTRE VF 30 BN
Very fine example of this rare date.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1895
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PCGS AU 50 BN
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1895.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 54,000
RARITY: Common in low grades but rare in AU and UNC condition.
1895 PIASTRE AU 50 BN
Extremely fine example of this rare date.
Solid and attractive with traces of luster in the legends.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1896 Ex PRIDMORE COLLECTION
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NGC MS 63 RB
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1896.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 54,000
RARITY: Scarse in low grades but rare in EF and UNC condition.
1896 PIASTRE MS 63 RB
A superb example of this rare date.
Features a full strike, clear fields and original red in and around the devices.
NGC: The single finest example of the date.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1900 Ex PRIDMORE COLLECTION
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NGC MS 62 BN
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1 PIASTRE 1900.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 27,000
RARITY: Elusive coin in any grade. Even circulated examples are elusive with most grades no better than VF or thereabouts.
1900 PIASTRE MS 62 BN
Beautiful example of this rare date.
Nice strike with clear fields and traces of luster.
NGC: Single finest example of the date.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1908
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NGC AU 58 BN
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CYPRUS, KING EDWARD VII 1 PIASTRE 1908.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Edward VII facing right.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 27,000
RARITY: Very rare in all grades.
1908 1 PIASTRE AU 58 BN
Top grade on a rare coin.
Features a detailed strike ,very sharp on the reverse, and beautiful chocolate even color.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1908
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NGC AU Details
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CYPRUS, KING EDWARD VII 1 PIASTRE 1908.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Edward VII facing right.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 27,000
RARITY: Very rare in all grades.
1908 1 PIASTRE AU Details
Rare coin at this state of preservation.
Features a detailed strike ,very sharp on the reverse, and beautiful chocolate even color.
Details: Fine hairlines on the obverse.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1922
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NGC MS 62 RB
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE 1 PIASTRE 1922.
The first 1 piastre for the reign of George V was issued in 1922, fourteen years after the previous issue in 1908 for the reign of Edward VII.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King George V facing left.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Edwar Bertram MacKennal. Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 54,000
RARITY: Scarce in low grades, but extremely rare in EF and uncirculated.
1922 1 PIASTRE MS 62 RB
The quality of this coin defies the low MS62 grade.
Although not perfect, it remains truly exceptional, its eye appeal enhenced by the wonderful color.
Features a sharp detailed strike, clear surfaces and full original red luster.
NGC: The single finest and only one designated RB.
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1P 1927 Ex PRIDMORE COLLECTION
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NGC MS 65 RB
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE 1 PIASTRE 1927.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King George V facing left.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Edwar Bertram MacKennal. Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 126,000
RARITY: Common date, but scarce in uncirculated.
1927 1 PIASTRE MS 65 RB
A wonderfull brilliant coin, essentially a GEM, as it has super-bold strike, booming luster and hardly any abrasion.
NGC: The single finest example of the date.
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1P 1930
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NGC MS 64 BN
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE 1 PIASTRE 1930.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King George V facing left.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Edwar Bertram MacKennal. Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 90,000
RARITY: Common date, but scarce in uncirculated.
1930 1 PIASTRE MS 64 BN
A very choice example of this common coin.
Attractive with detailed strike, clear surfaces and some mint red remaining in the legends.
NGC: Pop 2 with one grading higher.
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1P 1931
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NGC VF 30 BN
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE 1 PIASTRE 1931.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King George V facing left.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Edwar Bertram MacKennal. Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 45,000
RARITY: Rare in all grades.
1931 1 PIASTRE VF 30 BN
A rare coin in beautiful chocolate-brown color.
Very choice for the grade with super-bold strike on the reverse.
NGC: Tied with two others as finest known.
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1P 1934
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NGC MS 65
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CYPRUS, GEORGE V 1 PIASTRE 1934.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of George V facing left.
REVERSE: 1 in the center.
ENGRAVER: Edwar Bertram MacKennal.
DIAMETER: 23 mm
WEIGHT: 5.18 g
SHAPE: Scalloped.
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
MINTAGE: 1,440,000
RARITY: Common.
1934 1 PIASTRE MS 65
Brilliant and attractive, fully struck with clear fields and satiny luster.
NGC: Tied with three others as finest known.
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1P 1938
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NGC MS 64
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 1 PIASTRE 1938.
OBVERSE: Crowned head of George VI facing left.
REVERSE: 1 in the center.
ENGRAVER: Percy Metcalfe.
DIAMETER: 23 mm
WEIGHT: 5.18 g
SHAPE: Scalloped.
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
MINTAGE: 2,700,000
RARITY: Common.
1938 1 PIASTRE MS 64
Brilliant and attractive, fully struck with clear fields and satiny luster.
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1P 1938
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NGC PF 65
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 1 PIASTRE 1938.
OBVERSE: Crowned head of George VI facing left.
REVERSE: 1 in the center.
ENGRAVER: Percy Metcalfe.
DIAMETER: 23 mm
WEIGHT: 5.18 g
SHAPE: Scalloped.
EDGE: Plain
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
MINTAGE: 10-20 Known to exist.
RARITY: Extremely rare.
1938 1 PIASTRE PF 65
Brilliant and attractive with sharp strike and reflecting fields.
Pedigree: Ex Archer Collection.
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1P 1942
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NGC MS 63 RB
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 1 PIASTRE 1942.
OBVERSE: Crowned head of George VI facing left.
REVERSE: 1 in the center.
ENGRAVER: Percy Metcalfe.
DIAMETER: 23 mm
WEIGHT: 5.18 g
SHAPE: Scalloped.
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 97%, Tin 0.5%, Zinc 2.5%.
MINTAGE: 2,700,000
RARITY: Very rare in EF and UNC condition.
1942 1 PIASTRE MS 63 RB
Attractive, fully struck with clear fields and original luster.
Extremely rare grade for the type.
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1P 1943
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NGC XF 40 BN
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 1 PIASTRE 1943.
OBVERSE: Crowned head of George VI facing left.
REVERSE: 1 in the center.
ENGRAVER: Percy Metcalfe.
DIAMETER: 23 mm
WEIGHT: 5.18 g
SHAPE: Scalloped.
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 97%, Tin 0.5%, Zinc 2.5%.
MINTAGE: 1,080,,000
RARITY: Very rare in EF and UNC condition.
1943 1 PIASTRE XF 40 BN
An EF example of this common coin.
Rare in this state of preservation.
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1P 1944
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NGC MS 64 RB
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 1 PIASTRE 1944.
OBVERSE: Crowned head of George VI facing left.
REVERSE: 1 in the center.
ENGRAVER: Percy Metcalfe.
DIAMETER: 23 mm
WEIGHT: 5.18 g
SHAPE: Scalloped.
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 97%, Tin 0.5%, Zinc 2.5%.
MINTAGE: 3,240,000
RARITY: Very common.
1944 1 PIASTRE MS 64 RB
A very choice example of this common coin.
Attractive coin, nicely struck with clear surfaces and original mint red in the periphery.
NGC: Tied with two others as finest graded.
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1P 1945
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NGC MS 64 RB
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 1 PIASTRE 1945.
OBVERSE: Crowned head of George VI facing left.
REVERSE: 1 in the center.
ENGRAVER: Percy Metcalfe.
DIAMETER: 23 mm
WEIGHT: 5.18 g
SHAPE: Scalloped.
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 97%, Tin 0.5%, Zinc 2.5%.
MINTAGE: 1,080,000
RARITY: Very common.
1945 1 PIASTRE MS 64 RB
A choice example of this common coin.
Very attractive with sharp strike, clear fields and more than 80% original red luster.
NGC: Tied with four others as finest graded.
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1P 1946
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NGC MS 64 RD
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 1 PIASTRE 1946.
OBVERSE: Crowned head of George VI facing left.
REVERSE: 1 in the center.
ENGRAVER: Percy Metcalfe.
DIAMETER: 23 mm
WEIGHT: 5.18 g
SHAPE: Scalloped.
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 97%, Tin 0.5%, Zinc 2.5%.
MINTAGE: 1,080,000
RARITY: Common.
1946 1 PIASTRE MS 64 RD
A wonderful specimen of superb quality.
Brilliant and attractive, sharply struck with clear fields and full mint red.
Extremely rare grade for the type.
NGC: The single finest example of the date.
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1P 1949
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NGC MS 64 RD
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 1 PIASTRE 1949.
OBVERSE: Crowned head of George VI facing left.
REVERSE: 1 in the center.
ENGRAVER: Percy Metcalfe.
DIAMETER: 23 mm
WEIGHT: 5.18 g
SHAPE: Scalloped.
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 97%, Tin 0.5%, Zinc 2.5%.
MINTAGE: 1,080,000
RARITY: Common.
1949 1 PIASTRE MS 64 RD
A superb example of this common coin.
Brilliant and attractive, nicely struck with clear fields and full mint red.
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