9 Piastres - George V

€1.00
IssuerCyprus
Year1913-1921
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value9 Piastres (1/20)
CurrencyPound (1879-1955)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight5.6552 g
Dimensions23.7 mm
Thickness1.4 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Edgar Bertram MacKennal
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#13
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust to left. B.M. (=Bertram Mackennal) in relief on the truncation and in a circle the inscription: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP:
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringB.M. GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP:
Reverse descriptionA crowned schield of arms which divides the dates. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS and the value is set out in words (NINE PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCYPRUS 19 21 NINE PIASTRES
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1913  - - 50 000
1919  - - 400 000
1921  - - 490 000
Catalog ID7694132390
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