CYPRUS TWO SHILLINGS COIN 1949 KGVI AU CONDITION
Mintage: 720,000
Issuer | Cyprus |
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King | George VI (1936-1952) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1949 |
Value | 2 Shillings (0.1) |
Currency | Pound (1879-1955) |
Composition | Copper-nickel |
Weight | 11.31 g |
Diameter | 28.5 mm |
Thickness | 2.3 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 13531 |
References | KM# 28 |
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.
PM
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse
Two heraldic lions. K.G. (=Kruger Gray) in relief below and in a circle the inscription
Lettering:
TWO CYPRUS SHILLINGS
* 1947 *
Engraver: George Kruger Gray