1/4 Piastre 1879-1901 [Cyprus]

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1/4 Piastre 1879-1901 [Cyprus]
  • Country: Cyprus
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 2.91 g
  • Metal: Bronze
  • Composition: Cu-Al-Ni
  • Denomination: 1/4 Piastre
  • Currency Unit: Piastre
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Catalog Number: KM# 1
  • Diameter: 21.8 mm
  • Reverse
    In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, the English text: 'CIPRUS', which translates to 'Cyprus'. In the central part, within a smaller circle formed by dots, the number 1/4. To the left, below, and to the right along the rim, the English inscription: 'QUARTER PIASTRE' - quarter piastre. The inscriptions are separated by two dots. The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of dentils.
  • Obverse
    In the central part, a left-facing profile portrait of Queen Victoria. In the left part, along the edge of the coin, the English text: 'VICTORIA', on the right along the rim 'QUEEN', which translates to 'Queen Victoria'. In the lower part, along the edge of the coin, the year of minting 1887. The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of dentils.

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