Cyprus 1/4, 1/2 and 1 Piastre 1879 to 1908

It sounds like you have a tidy little numismatic endeavor going, Oliver. Coin collecting is fun, and it is even more fun if you can actually gain money doing it!

Yes, these old piastres from Cyprus demonstrate excellent value, especially in well preserved condition. Our catalogs quote the values listed below. As you know, Oliver, you must adjust catalog values substantially to get actual buy and sell values. (See our Important Terminology page if you are not familiar with the concept of 'catalog' value.)

After 1900 the Queen's portrait is replaced by King Edward and then by King George. The values below apply to Queen Victoria and the two kings. Remember they are approximate values.

1/4 PIASTRE
worn: $8 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $35
well preserved: $100
fully uncirculated: $300
coins dated 1879 are more common and catalog at $18 when average circulated, $240 fully uncirculated
coins dated 1885 are less common and catalog at $60 average circulated, $475 fully uncirculated

1/2 PIASTRE
worn: $8 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $30
well preserved: $110
fully uncirculated: $700
coins dated 1879 are more common and catalog at $18 when average circulated, $500 fully uncirculated
coins dated 1881H and 1882H are more common and catalog at $25 average circulated, $500 fully uncirculated
coins dated 1884 are less common and catalog at $60 average circulated, $850 fully uncirculated
coins dated 1886 are more common and catalog at $18 average circulated, $500 fully uncirculated
coins dated 1889 are less common and catalog at $55 average circulated, $1050 fully uncirculated
coins dated 1891 are less common and catalog at $90 average circulated, $900 fully uncirculated
coins dated 1896 and 1900 are scarce and catalog at $130 average circulated, $1350 fully uncirculated

1 PIASTRE
worn: $20 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $50
well preserved: $200
fully uncirculated: $1200
coins dated 1879 are more common and catalog at $30 average circulated, $650 fully uncirculated
coins dated 1882H and 1884 are scarce and catalog near $200 in average circulated condition

According to Wikipedia, Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, both in terms of area and population. It is also the world's 81st largest island by area, measuring 240 kilometres (149 mi) long from end to end and 100 kilometres (62 mi) wide at its widest point. Turkey is 75 kilometres (47 mi) to the north of Cyprus.
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