¼ Piastre - Edward VII

¼ Piastre - Edward VII - obverse¼ Piastre - Edward VII - reverse

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Features

Issuer Cyprus
King Edward VII (1901-1910)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1902-1908
Value ¼ Piastre (1⁄720)
Currency Pound (1879-1955)
Composition Bronze (Cu 95, Sn 4, Zn 1)
Weight 2.91 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
8136
References KM# 8
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.

Obverse

Bust of king Edward VII facing right, surrounded by inscription in a clock-wise direction. Beaded ring on the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EDWARDUS VII REX IMPERATOR
DES

Engraver: George William de Saulles

Reverse

Denomination in the center, inside a beaded circle. Lettering around the inner circle in a clock-wise direction. Beaded ring on the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· CYPRUS ·
1/4
QUARTER · 1905 · PIASTRE

Edge

Smooth

Mint

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

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1902  Photo 72 000 $ 440 25%
1905  Photo 422 000 $ 13 81%
1908  36 000 12%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Piastre - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Piastre - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232147
Lot 64423
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2021 1902 UNC
(NGC MS64 Red and Brown)
USD 420.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Piastre - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Piastre - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232016
Lot 63282
Internet Archive
15 Apr 2020 1902 UNC
(PCGS MS64 Red and Brown)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Piastre - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Piastre - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232001
Lot 61266
Internet Archive
30 Nov 1 BC 1902 UNC
(PCGS MS64 Red and Brown)
Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Piastre - Edward VIIPicture 1 of a sold ¼ Piastre - Edward VII
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232113
Lot 61355
Internet Archive
31 Mar 2021 1905 UNC
(NGC MS63 Brown)
USD 162.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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