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CYPRUS, PIASTRE COINAGE 1879-1949, Complete Circulation Issues.
1947 Shilling

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Origin/Country:	CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description:	1S 1947
Grade:	NGC MS 63
Owner:	TMS Coins

Winning Set:	CYPRUS, PIASTRE COINAGE 1879-1949, Complete Circulation Issues.
Date Added:	5/17/2011
Research:	See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 1 SHILLING 1947.

OBVERSE: Crowned head of King facing left.
REVERSE: Two lions passant guardant, adopted from the badge of the Governor.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Percy Metcalfe. Reverse: Kruger Gray.
DIAMETER: 23.7 mm
WEIGHT: 5.65 g
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75% , Nickel 25%.
MINTAGE: 1,440,000
RARITY: Common.

1947 1 SHILLING MS 63

Brilliant and flashy with lustrus surfaces and wonderful toning.