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Description:
Obverse
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.
Reverse
A crowned shield of arms with Lusignan lion on it which divides the date 1901. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS and the value is set out in words (FOUR AND HALF PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design.
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