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1 Shilling – Cyprus

Standard circulation coins

Context

Year: 1947

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: #27

Numista: #4075

Obverse

Inscription:

GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA.REX ET IND.IMP.

P.M.

Translation:

George VI by the Grace of God King and Emperor of India.

In the year of his priesthood.

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Inscription:

ONE CYPRUS SHILLING

1947

Script: Latin

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded, more fine than silver coins of the same period

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1947	—	1,440,000
1947	—	—	Proof

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