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CYPRUS, " Decimal Coinage " 1955 - 1957, Proof Issues.

Category:  World Coins
Owner:  TMS Coins
Last Modified:  3/12/2023
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Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 3M 1955
Grade: NGC PF 65 RD CAMEO
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN ELIZABETH II 3 MILS 1955 PROOF ISSUE.

OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right.
REVERSE: A fish, based on a design on an iron-age vase in the Cyprus Museum and represents the sea surrounding the island.
DIAMETER: 20 mm.
WEIGHT: 2.83 g.
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95.5%, Tin 3%, Zinc 1.5%.
ENGRAVER: Obverse: Cecil Tomas. Reverse: W. M. Gardner.
MINT : Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 2,000.
RARITY: Common.

1955 3 MILS PF 65 RD CAMEO

Brilliant and attractive with frosted devices and mirrored fields.
The single finest example of the date.
Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 5M 1955
Grade: NGC PF 64 RD
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN ELIZABETH II 5 MILS 1955 PROOF ISSUE.

OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right.
REVERSE: An ingot bearer from the figure on a bronze panel found at Curium and represents the mineral wealth and mining industry of Cyprus.
DIAMETER: 26mm
WEIGHT: 5.67 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95.5%, Tin 3%, Zinc 1.5%.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Cecil Tomas. Reverse: W. M. Gardner.
MINT : Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 2,000.
RARITY: Common.

1955 5 MILS PF 64 RD

Very attractive proof, with excellent detailed strike, mirrored fields and full mint red.
Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 25M 1955
Grade: NGC PF 66 CAMEO
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Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN ELIZABETH II 25 MLS 1955 PROOF ISSUE.

OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right.
REVERSE: A stylised bull's head from a Greek coin found at Soli that represents agriculture.
DIAMETER:19.5 mm
WEIGHT: 2.82 g.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Cecil Tomas. Reverse: W. M. Gardner.
MINT: Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 2,000.
RARITY: Common.

1955 25 MILS PF 66 CAMEO

Brilliant and attractive with exceptional striking, frosted devices and flashy mirrored fields.
Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 50M 1955
Grade: NGC PF 66 CAMEO
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN ELIZABETH II 50 MILS 1955 PROOF ISSUE.

OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right.
REVERSE: A 'symbolic tree' from a Mycenean ivory found at Enkomi that represents the forest wealth.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Cecil Tomas. Reverse: W. M. Gardner.
DIAMETER: 23.7 mm.
WEIGHT: 5.65 g.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
MINT: Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 2,000.
RARITY: Common.

1955 50 MILS PF 66 CAMEO

A gorgeous proof with exceptional striking and undisturbed frosty devices contrasting mirrored fields.
Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 100M 1955
Grade: NGC PF 65 CAMEO
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN ELIZABETH II 100 MILS 1955, PROOF ISSUE.

OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right.
REVERSE: A sailing ship, based on a painting on a jug found in Cyprus that represents the island's trade.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Cecil Tomas. Reverse: W. M. Gardner.
DIAMETER: 28.5 mm.
WEIGHT: 11.31 g.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
MINT: Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 2,000
RARITY: Very common.

1955 100 MILS PF 66 CAMEO

Brilliant and attractive with exceptional striking, frosted devices and flashy mirrored fields.
Slot:
Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Design Description:
Item Description: 100M 1955
Grade: NGC PF 66 CAMEO
Research: View Coin
Owner Comments
CYPRUS, QUEEN ELIZABETH II 100 MILS 1955, PROOF ISSUE.

OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right.
REVERSE: A sailing ship, based on a painting on a jug found in Cyprus that represents the island's trade.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Cecil Tomas. Reverse: W. M. Gardner.
DIAMETER: 28.5 mm.
WEIGHT: 11.31 g.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
MINT: Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 2,000
RARITY: Common.

1955 100 MILS PF 66 CAMEO

Brilliant and attractive with exceptional striking, frosted devices and flashy mirrored fields.

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