Cyprus 1 Shilling - George VI, 1949

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Cyprus 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

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1949  1.4M € 1,80 € 4,40 € 8,50 € 8,50 € 160,00 100%
1949  — — — — — — Proof 1.6%

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