Summary
Proof 5 Mils, Issued by, Cyprus, 1955
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of Elizabeth II right; around, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND, the artist's initials, CT, incuse on neck truncation
Reverse Description
Styalised ancient priest carrying copper plate money of Cyprus; around, + GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS + FIVE MILS + 1955
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
First issue of decimal coinage by Cyprus
More Information
-
Collecting Areas
-
Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
-
Date Issued
1955 AD
-
Issued By
-
Mint
-
Artist
-
Denomination
-
Series
-
Material
Bronze
-
Axis
12
-
Classification
-
Category
-
Discipline
-
Type of item
-
Dimensions
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.479 g (Weight)
-
Shape
Round
-
References
KM.34
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
-
Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
