Description
British Empire, Protectorate of Cyprus, Queen Victoria (1837-1901 AD), Æ Half Piastre, 1879, Royal mint, London. Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria facing to the left, wearing coronet decorated with oak leaves, date below, legend surrounds, “QUEEN VICTORIA”. Reverse: Mark of value central within roped border, country surrounds above, denomination surrounds below. KM-2. A charming and attractive piece, all the more alluring in hand, awash with a dark chocolate brown patina and sharp detail, good Extremely fine.