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½ Piastre – Cyprus

Context

Years: 1942–1945

Issuer: Cyprus

Period:

Ruler: George VI

Currency:

(1879—1955)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 5,940,000

Material

Diameter: 19 mm

Weight: 2.59 g

Thickness: 1.2 mm

Shape: Scalloped (with 12 notches)

Composition: Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #22a

Numista: #12469

Obverse

Inscription:

GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR

PM

Translation:

GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Inscription:

· CYPRVS ·

1/2

HALF PIASTRE·1942

Script: Latin

Plain

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1942	—	1,080,000
1942	—	—	Proof
1943	—	1,620,000
1944	—	2,160,000
1945	—	1,080,000
1945	—	—	Proof

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