Cyprus 45 Piastres - George V, 1928

50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Cyprus Cyprus
Currency Pound (1879 – 1955)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 45 Piastres
Year 1928
Ruler George V (1910–1936)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 28.2759
Diameter (mm) 38
Demonetized Yes

Description

45 Piastres from Cyprus. Issued in 1928. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 38 mm and weighs 28.28 g.

Obverse
Portrait of King George V facing left within ruling title (George V, by the Grace of God, King and Emperor of India)
Reverse
Two lions in centre. This is derived from the Coat-of-Arms of the Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus.
Edge
Milled

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1928  80K € 68,00 € 76,00 € 110,00 € 170,00 97%
1928  517 — — — € 1800,00 Proof 3%

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