Cyprus 1 Piastre - George V, 1922 – 1931

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Cyprus Cyprus
Currency Pound (1879 – 1955)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Piastre
Year 1922 – 1931
Ruler George V (1910–1936)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 11.5
Diameter (mm) 32
Thickness (mm) 1.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Piastre from Cyprus. Issued from 1922 to 1931. Struck in Bronze. Measures 32 mm and weighs 11.5 g.

Obverse
Bust of king George V facing left, surrounded by inscription in a clock-wise direction. Beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse
Denomination in the center, inside a beaded circle. Lettering around the inner circle in a clock-wise direction. Beaded ring on the rim.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1931  45K 18%
1931  Proof 2%
1930  96K 34%
1930  Proof 2%
1927  127K 57%
1927  Proof 7%
1922  54K 34%

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