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1/2 Piastre - George VI
| Issuer | Cyprus |
| Year | 1942-1945 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Piastre (1⁄360) |
| Currency | Pound (1879-1955) |
| Composition | Bronze (Cu 97, Sn 0.5, Zn 2.5) |
| Weight | 2.59 g |
| Dimensions | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Percy Metcalfe |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#22a, Schön#22a |
| Obverse description | Crowned head to left. P.M. (=Percy Metcalfe) in relief below and in a circle the inscription |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR
PM |
| Reverse description | 1/2 in the center and in a circle the inscription |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | · CYPRVS ·
1/2
HALF PIASTRE·1942 |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1942 - - 1 080 000
1942 - Proof -
1943 - - 1 620 000
1944 - - 2 160 000
1945 - - 1 080 000
1945 - Proof -
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| Catalog ID | 7033675370 |
| Comments | |
