3 Piastres - Victoria

Issuer Cyprus
Year 1901
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 3 Piastres (1⁄60)
Currency Pound (1879-1955)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 1.8851 g
Diameter 18.0 mm
Thickness 0.7 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) George William de Saulles
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#4, Pr#22
Obverse description Crowned and veiled bust of Queen to the left. DeS (=De Saulles) in relief below and in circle inscription VICTORIA.DEI.GRA.BRITT.REG.FID.DEF.IND.IMP.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering VICTORIA.DEI.GRA.BRITT.REG.FID.DEF.IND.IMP.
Reverse description Crown above a large figure 3 which divides the date 1901, all within a circle of beads, with CYPRUS above and PIASTRES below
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CYPRUS 1901 3 PIASTRES
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1901 - - 300 000
1901 - Proof -
Numisquare ID 7051326940
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