Title

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1 Shilling – Cyprus

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1949 Cyprus circulation coins

Context

Year: 1949

Issuer: Cyprus

Period:

Ruler: George VI

Currency:

(1879—1955)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,440,000

Material

Diameter: 23.7 mm

Weight: 5.65 g

Thickness: 1.8 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #31

Numista: #21011

Obverse

Inscription:

GEORGIVS SEXTVS DEI GRATIA REX :

P.M.

Translation:

GEORGE THE SIXTH BY THE GRACE OF GOD KING:

DEFENDER OF THE FAITH.

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Inscription:

ONE CYPRUS SHILLING

1949

K.G.

Script: Latin

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1949	—	1,440,000
1949	—	—	Proof

Series: 1949 Cyprus circulation coins

½ Piastre obverse

½ Piastre reverse

1 Piastre obverse

1 Piastre reverse

1 Shilling obverse

1 Shilling reverse

2 Shillings obverse

2 Shillings reverse

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