1 Piastre – Cyprus
Standard circulation coins
Context
Material
Diameter: 23 mm
Weight: 5.18 g
Thickness: 1.72 mm
Shape: Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Composition: Bronze
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard23a
Numista: #9171
Obverse
Inscription:
GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR
PM
PM
Translation:
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
Script: Latin
Language: Latin
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse
Inscription:
· CYPRVS ·
1
ONE PIASTRE · 1945
1
ONE PIASTRE · 1945
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint (Tower Hill) | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | — | 1,260,000 | ||
| 1942 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1943 | — | 2,520,000 | ||
| 1944 | — | 3,240,000 | ||
| 1945 | — | 1,080,000 | ||
| 1945 | — | — | Proof | |
| 1946 | — | 1,080,000 | ||
| 1946 | — | — | Proof |
🌱 Very Common