Cyprus 1 Shilling - George VI, 1949
Information
Country
Cyprus
Currency
Pound
(1879 – 1955)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1949
Ruler
George VI
(1936–1952)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.65
Diameter (mm)
23.7
Thickness (mm)
1.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from Cyprus. Issued in 1949. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 23.7 mm and weighs 5.65 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned head to left P.M. (= Percy Metcalfe) in relief below and in a circle the inscription
- Reverse
- Two heraldic lions. K.G. (=Kruger Gray) in relief below and in a circle the inscription
- Edge
- Reeded
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