2 Shillings - George VI

2 Shillings - George VI - obverse2 Shillings - George VI - reverse

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Features

Issuer Cyprus
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1947
Value 2 Shillings (⅒)
Currency Pound (1879-1955)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 11.31 g
Diameter 28.5 mm
Thickness 2.3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
13531
References KM# 28,
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# 8
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.

Obverse

Crowned head to left PM (= Percy Metcalfe) in relief below and in a circle the inscription.

Script: Latin

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

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Two heraldic lions lookin left, in a circle the inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWO CYPRUS SHILLINGS
* 1947 *

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1947  Photo 720 000 $ 0.54 $ 9.00 $ 9.00 $ 11 $ 26 99%
1947  2% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Shillings - George VI
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 501
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2023 1947 UNC USD 25.92
(EUR 24.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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