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''Recorded mintage:'' 400,000 plus proofs. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 400,000 plus proofs. | ||
| − | ''Specification:'' 2.82 g, .925 fine silver. | + | ''Specification:'' 2.82 g, 0.925 fine silver. |
''Catalog reference:'' KM-5. | ''Catalog reference:'' KM-5. | ||
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* [[Cyprus 1901 3 piastres|1901 3 piastres]] | * [[Cyprus 1901 3 piastres|1901 3 piastres]] | ||
* [[Cyprus 1901 9 piastres]] | * [[Cyprus 1901 9 piastres]] | ||
| + | * [[Cyprus 1901 18 piastres|1901 18 piastres]] | ||
* [[Cyprus 1921 4-1/2 piastres]] | * [[Cyprus 1921 4-1/2 piastres]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1901]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1901]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:29, 8 October 2024
This specimen was lot 20352 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), where it sold for $2,820. The catalog description[1] noted, "CYPRUS. 4 1/2 Piastres, 1901. NGC MS-63. A very exclusive coin in this elite grade; tied with one other piece for finest graded at NGC. All white and brilliant, a coin that leaves little else to be desired for quality, and easily ends the search for a high grade example." This silver 4½ piastres was struck during the reign of Victoria, queen of Great Britain 1837-1901. Tho denominated in piastres, it is the same size and weight as a British sixpence.
Recorded mintage: 400,000 plus proofs.
Specification: 2.82 g, 0.925 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-5.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, The August 2016 Anaheim ANA Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2016.
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