½ Piastre - Edward VII

Features

Issuer Cyprus
King Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1908
Value ½ Piastre (1⁄360)
Currency Pound (1879-1955)
Composition Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc)
Weight 5.83 g
Diameter 27.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
34077
References KM# 11,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Pr# 64
Fred Pridmore ; 1960. Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations to the End of the Reign of George VI 1952 / Part 1. European Territories. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned bust to right. DeS (=De Saulles) in relief below and in circle inscription: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR

Script: Latin

Lettering: EDWARDVS VII REX IMPERATOR

Engraver: George William de Saulles

Reverse

1/2 within the circle of beads and in a circle the inscription: · CYPRUS · HALF PIASTRE · 1908

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· CYPRUS ·
1/2
HALF PIASTRE 1908

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1908  36 000 rare

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 2 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire Showcase Auction 61321
Lot 21055
Internet Archive
2 Jul 2023 VF
(NGC VF Details (Corrosion))
USD 37.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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