½ Piastre - George VI

½ Piastre - George VI - obverse½ Piastre - George VI - reverse

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Features

Issuer Cyprus
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1949
Value ½ Piastre (1⁄360)
Currency Pound (1879-1955)
Composition Bronze (Cu 95.5, Sn 3, Zn 1.5)
Weight 2.59 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness 1.4 mm
Shape Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
16096
References KM# 29,
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# 75
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. P.M. (=Percy Metcalfe) in relief below and in a circle the inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: : GEORGIVS SEXTVS DEI GRATIA REX

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

1/2 in the center and in a circle the inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering:
·CYPRVS·
1
2
HALF PIASTRE·1949

Edge

Smooth

Mint

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

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1949  Photo 1 080 000 $ 0.25 $ 0.50 $ 0.97 $ 1.50 $ 2.80 $ 6.50 99%
1949  1.4% Proof

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Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Piastre - George VIPicture 1 of a sold ½ Piastre - George VI
Heritage Auctions
A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912
Lot 36112
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2019 1949 UNC
(PCGS MS65 Brown)
USD 33.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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