9 Piastres - George VI

€1.00
IssuerCyprus
Year1938-1940
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value9 Piastres (1/20)
CurrencyPound (1879-1955)
CompositionSilver (.925) (Copper .075)
Weight5.6552 g
Dimensions23.7 mm
Thickness1.65 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#25, Schön#18
Obverse descriptionCrowned head of king George VI facing left, Latin text surrounding
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS VI DEI GRA. REX ET IND. IMP. PM
(Translation: George VI, By the Grace of God, King and Emperor of India)
Reverse descriptionTwo rampant lions to the left. Year, value and issuer in English surrounding.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* CYPRUS * K · G NINE PIASTRES · 1938
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1938  - - 504 000
1938  - Proof -
1940  - - 800 000
1940  - Proof -
Catalog ID3455181000
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