CYPRUS 4,5 SILVER COIN PIASTRE 1921 IN EXF-AU CONDITION

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CYPRUS 4,5 SILVER COIN PIASTRE 1921 IN EXF-AU CONDITION

Mintage: 600,000

Issuer Cyprus 
King George V (1910-1936)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1913-1921
Value 4,5 Piastres 
Currency Pound (1879-1955)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 2.82 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness 1.4 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number N
References KM

Obverse

Crowned bust to left. B.M. (=Bertram Mackennal) in relief on the truncation and in a circle the inscription: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP:

Lettering:
B.M.
GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP:

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal 

 

Reverse

A crowned schield of arms which divides the dates. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS and the value is set out in words (NINE PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design.