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½ Piastre – Cyprus

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1938 Cyprus circulation coins

Context

Year: 1938

Issuer: Cyprus

Period:

Ruler: George VI

Currency:

(1879—1955)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,080,000

Material

Diameter: 19 mm

Weight: 2.59 g

Thickness: 1.2 mm

Shape: Scalloped (with 12 notches)

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

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #22

Numista: #8559

Obverse

Inscription:

GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR

PM

Translation:

GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Inscription:

· CYPRVS ·

1/2

HALF PIASTRE·1938

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1938	—	1,080,000
1938	—	—	Proof

Series: 1938 Cyprus circulation coins

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