CYPRUS 4.5 SILVER PIASTRE COIN 1901 QUEEN VICTORIA NGC AU58

CYPRUS 4.5 SILVER PIASTRE COIN 1901 QUEEN VICTORIA NGC AU58 Rare one year type! Mintage: 400,000 Type Standard circulation coin Year 1901 Value 4 1/2 Piastres (1/40) Currency Pound (1879-1955) Composition Silver (.925) Weight 2.82 g Diameter 19.5 mm Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized Yes Number N# 12472 References KM# 5 Obverse Crowned and veiled bust of Queen to the left. DeS (=De Saulles) in relief below and in circle inscription VICTORIA.DEI.GRA.BRITT.REG.FID.DEF.IND.IMP. Lettering: VICTORIA.DEI.GRA.BRITT.REG.FID.DEF.IND.IMP. Engraver: George William de Saulles    Reverse A crowned shield of arms with Lusignan lion on it which divides the date 1901. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS and the value is set out in words (FOUR AND HALF PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design. Lettering:CYPRUS19 01FOUR & A HALF PIASTRES