1 Shilling - George VI

€1.00
IssuerCyprus
Year1949
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound (1879-1955)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight5.65 g
Dimensions23.7 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#31
Obverse descriptionCrowned head to left P.M. (= Percy Metcalfe) in relief below and in a circle the inscription
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS SEXTVS DEI GRATIA REX : P.M.
Reverse descriptionTwo heraldic lions. K.G. (=Kruger Gray) in relief below and in a circle the inscription
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringONE CYPRUS SHILLING 1949 K.G.
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1949  - - 1 440 000
1949  - Proof -
Catalog ID8646483630
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