Cyprus ½ Piastre - George VI, 1942 – 1945

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Cyprus Cyprus
Currency Pound (1879 – 1955)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Piastre
Year 1942 – 1945
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Bronze (Cu 97, Sn 0.5, Zn 2.5)
Shape Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.59
Diameter (mm) 19
Thickness (mm) 1.2
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Piastre from Cyprus. Issued from 1942 to 1945. Struck in Bronze (Cu 97, Sn 0.5, Zn 2.5). 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 vg f vf xf au Comment Frequency
1945  1.1M — — € 2,00 € 3,10 € 3,10 29%
1945  — — — — — — Proof 1.2%
1944  2.2M € 1,20 € 1,20 € 2,40 € 2,40 — 52%
1943  1.6M — € 0,12 € 2,20 € 3,10 — 29%
1942  1.1M — — € 4,60 € 4,60 — 14%
1942  — — — — — — Proof 0.9%

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