2 Shillings - George VI

Features

Issuer Cyprus
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1949
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#
34080
References KM# 32,
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# 9
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:
PM

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Two heraldic lions and in relief below and in a circle the inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWO CYPRUS SHILLINGS
1949

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Mint

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

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1949  720 000 $ 9.80 $ 18 98%
1949  5% Proof

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