9 Piastres - George VI

Obverse

Crowned head of king George VI facing left, Latin text surrounding

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA. REX ET IND. IMP.
PM

Unabridged legend: Georgius VI Dei Gratia Rex et Indiae Imperator

Translation: George VI, By the Grace of God, King and Emperor of India

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Two rampant lions to the left. Year, value and issuer in English surrounding.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* CYPRUS *
K · G
NINE PIASTRES · 1940

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

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Mint

See also

• Cat or feline
• Monarch
• Crown

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC				Frequency
Undetermined
1938			504 000				$ 32	$ 32	$ 32	$ 32				53%
1938												Proof		1.1%
1940			800 000				$ 33	$ 33	$ 33	$ 45				62%
1940												Proof		1.4%

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Numista Rarity index: 23

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Bullion value: USD 12.23

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Actual silver weight: 0.168 oz

Current silver price: 72.73 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2024 September 16 The Dr. Hezi Shami Ph.D Type Set Collection of Great Britain and her Colonies Showcase Auction 61435 Lot 24171	16 Sep 2024	1938	UNC (NGC MS62)	USD 31.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 94 Lot 497	30 Aug 2023	1938	UNC	USD 24.36 (EUR 21.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 152 Lot 274	8 Mar 2025	1938	AU	USD 45.23 (EUR 39.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 146 Lot 1386	14 Dec 2024	1938	AU	USD 11.60 (EUR 10.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 79 Lot 179	21 Mar 2023	1938	AU	USD 26.68 (EUR 23.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 94 Lot 496	30 Aug 2023	1938	XF	USD 27.84 (EUR 24.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 63 Lot 860	26 Jul 2022	1938	XF	USD 24.36 (EUR 21.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 109 Lot 517	27 Jan 2024	1938		USD 31.32 (EUR 27.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232441 Lot 62226	3 Oct 2024	1940	UNC (PCGS MS64)	USD 101.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232440 Lot 61165	26 Sep 2024	1940	UNC (PCGS MS63)	USD 134.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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