Cyprus ½ Piastre - George VI, 1938

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Cyprus Cyprus
Currency Pound (1879 – 1955)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Piastre
Year 1938
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Copper-nickel (Cu 75, Ni 25)
Shape Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.59
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Piastre from Cyprus. Issued in 1938. Struck in Copper-nickel (Cu 75, Ni 25). Measures 19 mm and weighs 2.59 g.

Obverse
Crowned head to left. P.M. (=Percy Metcalfe) in relief below and in a circle the inscription
Reverse
1/2 in the center and in a circle the inscription
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf Comment Frequency
1938  1.1M € 1,60 € 3,30 € 3,50 99%
1938  — — — — Proof 1.6%

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