CYPRUS 18 PIASTRE 1938 SILVER COIN KGVI UNC
Mintage: 200,000
Issuer | Cyprus |
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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
Edge
Reeded