Cyprus 9 Piastres - George VI, 1938 – 1940

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Cyprus Cyprus
Currency Pound (1879 – 1955)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 9 Piastres
Year 1938 – 1940
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Silver (.925) (Copper .075)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.6552
Diameter (mm) 23.7
Thickness (mm) 1.65
Demonetized Yes

Description

9 Piastres from Cyprus. Issued from 1938 to 1940. Struck in Silver (.925) (Copper .075). Measures 23.7 mm and weighs 5.66 g.

Obverse
Crowned head of king George VI facing left, Latin text surrounding (George VI, By the Grace of God, King and Emperor of India)
Reverse
Two rampant lions to the left. Year, value and issuer in English surrounding.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1940  800K € 14,00 € 14,00 € 19,00 € 36,00 61%
1940  — — — — — Proof 1.9%
1938  504K € 16,00 € 16,00 € 26,00 — 53%
1938  — — — — — Proof 1.5%

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