18 Piastres - George VI

€1.00
IssuerCyprus
Year1938-1940
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value18 Piastres (0.1)
CurrencyPound (1879-1955)
CompositionSilver (.925) (Copper .075)
Weight11.31 g
Dimensions29.8 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#26
Obverse descriptionCrowned head to left P.M. (= Percy Metcalfe) in relief below and in a circle the inscription
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS VI DEI GRA.REX ET IND. IMP. P.M.
Reverse descriptionTwo heraldic lions. K.G. (=Kruger Gray) in relief below and in a circle the inscription
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+CYPRUS = EIGHTEEN PIASTERS + 1938 (or 1940)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1938  - - 200 000
1938  - Proof -
1940  - - 100 000
1940  - Proof -
Catalog ID7967538200
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