Owner Comments:
CYPRUS, KING EDWARD VII 1/4 PIASTRE 1905.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King Edward VII facing right.
REVERSE: 1/4 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 21 mm
WEIGHT: 2.91 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 422,000
RARITY: Very rare in high grades.
1905 1/4 PIASTRE MS 65 RB
A stunning specimen of superb quality.
Sharply struck with perfect surfaces and wonderful patina showing rose-red highlights. Finished with glowing luster.
The single finest example of the date.
PEDIGREE: Ex Remick Collection.