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½ Piastre – Cyprus

Context

Year: 1934

Issuer: Cyprus

Period:

Ruler: George V

Currency:

(1879—1955)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,440,000

Material

Diameter: 19 mm

Weight: 2.59 g

Shape: Scalloped (with 12 notches)

Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #20

Numista: #8558

Obverse

Inscription:

GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR

B.M.

Translation:

George V, King and Emperor.

By the Grace of God.

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Inscription:

· CYPRVS ·

1/2

HALF PIASTRE·1934

Script: Latin

Plain

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1934	—	1,440,000
1934	—	—	Proof

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