Cyprus 1881-H piastre

Sincona sale 69, lot 1415

This specimen was lot 1415 in Sincona sale 69 (Zürich, May 2021), where it sold for 500 CHF (about US$664 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"ZYPERN. Victoria, 1837-1901. 1 Piastre 1881 H, Heaton. Schmale 1. Selten in dieser Erhaltung. NGC AU53 BN. (Cyprus, Victoria, 1837-1901, one piastre of 1881, Heaton mint, thin "1". Rare in this condition, about uncirculated.)"

This type, one-ninth of a shilling, was struck in small numbers 1879-1900 with the early subtype dating 1879-81. It is not rare in low grade.

Recorded mintage: 36,000 (incl. KM 3.2 with thick "1"). a scarce date.

Specification: bronze.

Catalog reference: KM 3.1.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Jürg Richter, Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2021.

Link to:

• 1881 ¼ piastre
• 1881 ½ piastre
• Cyprus 1881 piastre
• 1882-H ¼ piastre
• 1882-H ½ piastre
• 1882-H piastre
• Coins and currency dated 1881