Cyprus 9 Piastres - George V, 1913 – 1921
Information
Country
Cyprus
Cyprus
Currency
Pound
(1879 – 1955)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
9 Piastres
Year
1913 – 1921
Ruler
George V
(1910–1936)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.6552
Diameter (mm)
23.7
Thickness (mm)
1.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
9 Piastres from Cyprus. Issued from 1913 to 1921. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 23.7 mm and weighs 5.66 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust to left. B.M. (=Bertram Mackennal) in relief on the truncation and in a circle the inscription: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP:
- Reverse
- A crowned schield of arms which divides the dates. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS and the value is set out in words (NINE PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design.
- Edge
- Reeded
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