CYPRUS SILVER COIN 18 PIASTRE 1940 UNC KGVI NGC MS64 TOP
Mintage: 100,000
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1940 |
| Value | 18 Piastres (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound (1879-1955) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 29.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 34079 |
| References | KM# 26 |
Obverse
Crowned head to left P.M. (= Percy Metcalfe) in relief below and in a circle the inscription
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA.REX ET IND. IMP.
P.M.
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse
Two heraldic lions. K.G. (=Kruger Gray) in relief below and in a circle the inscription
Lettering: +CYPRUS = EIGHTEEN PIASTERS + 1938 (or 1940)
Engraver: George Kruger Gray