Summary
Proof 18 Piastres, Issued by, Cyprus, 1938
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned head of George VI facing left; around, GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA. REX ET IND. IMP.; the artist's initials, PM, below the neck truncation
Reverse Description
Two heraldic lions to left (two lions passant guardant); around, + CYPRUS + EIGHTEEN PIASTRES . 1938; the artist's initials, KG, in field below lions
Edge Description
Milled
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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
1938 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
Percy Metcalfe CVO - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1937
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Artist
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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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
28.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.314 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Pridmore 6A KM#26
[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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