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Cyprus, Cyprus, Model 45 Piastres, 1937, in nickel, unsigned, large bust left, rev. two lions passant, edge plain, 38mm, 23.68g/12h. Lightly hairlined, practically as struck, extremely rare (£250-300)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The David Cambridge Collection of Coins of Edward VIII.

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From the first obverse die, which was rejected in favour of the smaller bust signed by D.R. Golder (cf. Patina 1816ff).