45 Piastres - George V 50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule

€2.00
IssuerCyprus
Year1928
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value45 Piastres (1/4)
CurrencyPound (1879-1955)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight28.2759 g
Dimensions38 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#19, Pr#1
Obverse descriptionPortrait of King George V facing left within ruling title
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP:
(Translation: George V, by the Grace of God, King and Emperor of India)
Reverse descriptionTwo lions in centre.  This is derived from the Coat-of-Arms of the Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1878 * CYPRUS * 1928 K·G ·FORTY FIVE PIASTRES·
EdgeMilled
Mint
Mintage1928  - - 80 000
1928  - Proof - 517
Catalog ID1696524540
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