Summary
Proof 25 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
Bull's head facing left; below, 25; to right, fern frond; around, . GOVERNMENT OF CYPRUS .TWENTY FIVE MILS . 1955
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
First issue of decimal coinage by Cyprus
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1955 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
Cupro 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
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.851 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM.35
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
