Cyprus, Victoria, Nine Piastres 1901 Very Good

In 1901 Britain decided to issue its first silver coins in Cyprus since its takeover of the island in 1878. The move itself caused some controversy, as Cyprus technically remained part of the Ottoman Empire until 1914 when it was formally annexed at the start of World War 1. These coins remained in circulation for many years, but we can now offer you them in Very Good condition.