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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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View Coin   CYPRUS 3M 1955 NGC PF 65 RD CAMEO 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.
View Coin   CYPRUS 5M 1955 NGC PF 64 RD 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.
View Coin   CYPRUS 25M 1955 NGC PF 66 CAMEO 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.
View Coin   CYPRUS 50M 1955 NGC PF 66 CAMEO 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.
View Coin   CYPRUS 100M 1955 NGC PF 65 CAMEO 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.
View Coin   CYPRUS 100M 1955 NGC PF 66 CAMEO 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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