CYPRUS 18 PIASTRE 1940 SILVER COIN KGVI UNC

CYPRUS 18 PIASTRE 1940 SILVER COIN KGVI UNC

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Description

CYPRUS 18 PIASTRE 1940 SILVER COIN KGVI UNC

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 

 

Edge

Reeded