9 Piastres - Victoria

Features

Issuer	Cyprus
Queen	Victoria (1879-1901)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	1901
Value	9 Piastres (1⁄20)
Currency	Pound (1879-1955)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	5.65 g
Diameter	23.7 mm
Thickness	1.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 12473
References	KM# 6 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Pr# 10 Fred Pridmore. Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations to the End of the Reign of George VI 1952. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom (5 volumes).

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Obverse

Crowned and veiled bust to left. DeS (=De Saulles) in relief below and in a circle inscription: VICTORIA•DEI•GRA•BRITT•REG•FID•DEF•IND•IMP•

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT· REG·FID·DEF·IND·IMP·
DeS.

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 (NINE PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CYPRUS
19 01
NINE PIASTRES

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU		Frequency
Undetermined
1901	600 000	$ 18	$ 18	$ 29	$ 29	$ 68	$ 330		98%
1901								Proof	2%

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Bullion value: USD 12.26 Search tips

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Actual silver weight: 0.168 oz

Current silver price: 72.98 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232228 Lot 62415	7 Jul 2022	1901	AU (NGC AU58)	USD 288.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232209 Lot 61441	24 Feb 2022	1901	AU (NGC AU58)	USD 372.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232017 Lot 64255	22 Apr 2020	1901	AU (PCGS AU50)	USD 156.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 September 16 The Dr. Hezi Shami Ph.D Type Set Collection of Great Britain and her Colonies Showcase Auction 61435 Lot 24031	16 Sep 2024	1901	XF (NGC XF Details (Cleaned))	USD 65.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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