CYPRUS 4,5 SILVER COIN PIASTRE 1921 IN EXF-AU CONDITION
Mintage: 600,000
Issuer | Cyprus |
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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.