45 Piastres - George V 50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule

Features

Issuer Cyprus
King George V (1910-1936)
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Year 1928
Value 45 Piastres (¼)
Currency Pound (1879-1955)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 28.2759 g
Diameter 38 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
15505
References KM# 19,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Pr# 1
Fred Pridmore ; 1960. Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations to the End of the Reign of George VI 1952 / Part 1. European Territories. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule.

Obverse

Portrait of King George V facing left within ruling title

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP:

Unabridged legend: GEORGIVS V DEI GRATIA REX ET INDIA IMPERATOR

Translation: George V, by the Grace of God, King and Emperor of India

Designer: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

Two lions in centre.

This is derived from the Coat-of-Arms of the Lusignan Kingdom of Cyprus.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1878 * CYPRUS * 1928
K·G
·FORTY FIVE PIASTRES·

Designer: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Milled

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

Image of Proof coin from Heritage World Coin Auctions(C). Extremely rare as only 517 were minted. Depicted coin is from The Ted Reams Collection.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1928  Photo 80 000 $ 67 $ 76 $ 110 $ 170 97%
1928  Photo 517 $ 1500 3% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 45 Piastres - George V (50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule)
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 2 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire Showcase Auction 61321
Lot 21060
Internet Archive
2 Jul 2023 1928 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 169.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232309
Lot 61291
Internet Archive
23 Feb 2023 1928 UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Cleaned))
USD 75.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 45 Piastres - George V (50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule)
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 858
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1928 UNC USD 239.47
(EUR 222.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 45 Piastres - George V (50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule)
Katz
Auction 61
Lot 2663
Internet Archive
7 Jun 2022 1928 UNC USD 160.73
(EUR 149.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 45 Piastres - George V (50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule)Picture 1 of a sold 45 Piastres - George V (50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232132
Lot 62384
Internet Archive
11 Aug 2021 1928 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 45 Piastres - George V (50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule)Picture 1 of a sold 45 Piastres - George V (50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule)Picture 1 of a sold 45 Piastres - George V (50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule)Picture 1 of a sold 45 Piastres - George V (50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule)
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 30070
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 1928 UNC
(PCGS MS65+)
USD 1320.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 45 Piastres - George V (50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule)Picture 1 of a sold 45 Piastres - George V (50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232046
Lot 62342
Internet Archive
11 Nov 2020 1928 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 45 Piastres - George V (50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule)Picture 1 of a sold 45 Piastres - George V (50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232046
Lot 62343
Internet Archive
11 Nov 2020 1928 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 276.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 45 Piastres - George V (50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule)Picture 1 of a sold 45 Piastres - George V (50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule)
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231920
Lot 63213
Internet Archive
16 May 2019 1928 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 45 Piastres - George V (50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule)Picture 1 of a sold 45 Piastres - George V (50 Years of Cyprus under British Rule)
Heritage Auctions
A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912
Lot 36111
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2019 1928 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 360.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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