Summary
1/4 Piastre, Issued by, Cyprus, 1922
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 within beaded circle, 1/4; around, . CYPRUS . QUARTER . 1922 . PIASTRE
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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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
1922 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
Bronze
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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
21.8 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.903 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Pridmore 91 KM#16
[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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