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2 Shillings – Cyprus

Standard circulation coins
Context
Year: 1947
Issuer: Cyprus Issuer flag
Period:
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Ruler: George VI
Currency:
Pound
(1879—1955)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 720,000
Material
Diameter: 28.5 mm
Weight: 11.31 g
Thickness: 2.3 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard28
Numista: #13531

Obverse

Inscription:
GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA. REX. ET IND. IMP.

PM
Translation:
George VI by the Grace of God, King and Emperor of India.
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Inscription:
TWO CYPRUS SHILLINGS

* 1947 *
Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

NameMark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)—

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1947—720,000
1947——Proof
🌱 Fairly Common