Cyprus 1 Shilling - George VI, 1947

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Cyprus Cyprus
Currency Pound (1879 – 1955)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Shilling
Year 1947
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Copper-nickel
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.65
Diameter (mm) 23.7
Thickness (mm) 1.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Shilling from Cyprus. Issued in 1947. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 23.7 mm and weighs 5.65 g.

Obverse
Crowned head to left P.M. (= Percy Metcalfe) in relief below and in a circle the inscription.
Reverse
Two heraldic lions in a circle the inscription.
Edge
Reeded, more fine than silver coins of the same period

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf Comment Frequency
1947  1.4M € 2,50 € 5,70 € 7,50 100%
1947  — — — — Proof 1.3%

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