Summary
Proof 1 Piastre, Issued by, Cyprus, 1934
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned and draped bust of the King facing left, the King is wearing the Imperial Crown and the ermine Robe of State, the Collar of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, and the Badge of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath; around, GEORGE V REX IMPERATOR; on bust truncation, the artist's initials, BM
Reverse Description
At centre a large 1; around, CYPRUS . ONE PIASTRE . 1934
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1934 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper-Nickel
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
23 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.16 g (Weight)
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Shape
Scalloped
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References
Pridmore 42 (proof not listed) KM#21
[Book] Pridmore, Fred. 1960. The Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations Part 1, European Territories.
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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