Owner Comments:
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/4 PIASTRE1881H.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria wearing a coronet ornamented with oak and scrolls.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 21.8 mm
WEIGHT: 2.91 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 108,000
RARITY: Very rare in uncirculated high grades.
1881H 1/4 PIASTRE MS 64 RBPL
Extraordinary specimen of superb quality, sharp strike, perfect proof-like surfaces and wonderful patina, showing highlights of mauve and red.
Pedigree: Ex Remick Collection.
NGC: The finest and only one graded as RBPL.