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1/2 Piastre - George VI
| Issuer | Cyprus |
| Year | 1949 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Piastre (1⁄360) |
| Currency | Pound (1879-1955) |
| Composition | Bronze (Cu 95.5, Sn 3, Zn 1.5) |
| Weight | 2.59 g |
| Dimensions | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Percy Metcalfe |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#29, Pr#75 |
| Obverse description | Crowned head to left. P.M. (=Percy Metcalfe) in relief below and in a circle the inscription |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | :
GEORGIVS SEXTVS DEI GRATIA REX |
| Reverse description | 1/2 in the center and in a circle the inscription |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ·CYPRVS·
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HALF PIASTRE·1949 |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1949 - - 1 080 000
1949 - Proof -
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| Catalog ID | 7337122500 |
| Comments | |
