18 Piastres - George VI

Features

Issuer Cyprus
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1938-1940
Value 18 Piastres (0.1)
Currency Pound (1879-1955)
Composition Silver (.925) (Copper .075)
Weight 11.31 g
Diameter 29.8 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
34079
References KM# 26
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.

Obverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA.REX ET IND. IMP.
P.M.

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Two heraldic lions. K.G. (=Kruger Gray) in relief below and in a circle the inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: +CYPRUS = EIGHTEEN PIASTERS + 1938 (or 1940)

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
1938  Photo 200 000 $ 32 $ 34 $ 38 75%
1938  2.0% Proof
1940  Photo 100 000 $ 31 37%
1940  2.0% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 18 Piastres - George VI
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 498
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2023 1938 UNC USD 37.69
(EUR 35.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 18 Piastres - George VI
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 364
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 1940 UNC USD 200.27
(EUR 186.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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