Cypriot One Piastre

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Date:1879

Description:

Cypriot bronze piastre, 1879

Diameter 32mm

The obverse features the bust of Queen Victoria facing left. The inscription reads 'VICTORIA QUEEN' and the date is below. The reverse features the denomination within a central beaded ring, around which is the inscription 'CYPRUS/ ONE PIASTRE'.

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Cypriot One Piastre

Cypriot bronze piastre, 1879 Diameter 32mm The obverse features the bust of Queen Victoria facing left. ...

Cypriot One Piastre

Cypriot bronze piastre, 1879 Diameter 32mm The obverse features the bust of Queen Victoria facing left. ...

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Numismatics Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Cyprus Coins, Tokens & Medals Business, Trade & Industry Alloys - Bronze, Brass, Pewter

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Donor ref:LEAMG : M469.1920.143 (66/16450)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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