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CYPRUS
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3P 1901
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NGC AU 55
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 3 PIASTRES 1901.
OBVERSE: Crowned and veiled bust of Victoria facing left.
REVERSE: A crown above a large figure 3 which devides the date 1901. All within a beaded circle. Above: +CYPRUS+ Below: PIASTRES
ENGRAVER: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 18 mm
WEIGHT: 1.88 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 300,000
RARITY: Common, but extremely rare in AU and UNC condition.
1901 3 PIASTRES AU 55
A very solid and attractive coin for the grade.
Well struck with considerable remaining peripheral luster and deep pastel toning.
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CYPRUS
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4.5P 1901
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NGC MS 63
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 4.5 PIASTRES 1901.
OBVERSE: Crowned and veiled bust of Victoria facing left.
REVERSE: A crowned shield containing a lion rampant. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS. The shield dividing the date 1901.
ENGRAVER: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 19.5 mm
WEIGHT: 2.82 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 400,000
RARITY: Common, but extremely rare in uncirculated condition.
1901 4.5 PIASTRES MS 63
Extremely rare grade on this beautiful coin.
Very well struck with lustrus clear surfaces.
NGC: The single finest example of the date.
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4.5P 1921
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NGC MS 62
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE V 4.5 PIASTRES 1921.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King facing left.
REVERSE: A crowned shield containing a lion rampant. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS. The shield dividing the date 1921.
ENGRAVER: Obverse: Edwar Bertram MacKennal. Reverse: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 19.5 mm
WEIGHT: 2.82 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 600,000
RARITY: Common, but extremely rare in uncirculated condition.
1921 4.5 PIASTRES MS 62
Very choice for the grade.
Beautiful coin with good strike and lustrus surfaces.
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4.5P 1938
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NGC MS 64
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 4.5 PIASTRES 1938.
OBVERSE: Crowned head of King facing left.
REVERSE: Two lions passant guardant, adopted from the badge of the Governor.
ENGRAVER: Obverse: Percy Metcalfe. Reverse: Kruger Gray.
DIAMETER: 19.5 mm
WEIGHT: 2.82 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 192,000
RARITY: Common, but extremely rare in uncirculated condition.
1938 4.5 PIASTRES MS 64
A superb example of this common coin in highest grade.
Features a full strike on perfect lustrus fields.
NGC: Tied with two others as finest graded.
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4.5P 1938
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NGC PF 65
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 4.5 PIASTRE 1938 PROOF ISSUE.
OBVERSE: Crowned head of George VI facing left.
REVERSE: 1/2 in the center.
ENGRAVER: Percy Metcalfe.
DIAMETER: 19 mm
WEIGHT: 2.59 g
SHAPE: Scalloped.
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
MINTAGE: 10-20 Known to exist.
RARITY: Extremely rare.
1938 4.5 PIASTRES PF 65
Flashy GEM Proof with bright and reflecting fields.
Gorgeous eye appeal enhenced by the wonderful patina.
Pedigree: Ex Archer Collection.
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CYPRUS
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9P 1901
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NGC AU 55
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 9 PIASTRES 1901.
Obverse: Crowned and veiled bust of Victoria facing left.
Reverse: A crowned shield containing a lion rampant. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS. The shield dividing the date 1901.
Engraver: George William De Saulles.
Diameter: 23.7 mm.
Weight: 5.65 g
Edge: Grained.
Fineness: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
Mintage: 600.000.
Rarity: Common, but extremely rare in uncirculated condition.
1901 9 piastres AU55
Rare grade on this beautiful coin. Well struck with traces of luster.
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CYPRUS
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9P 1907
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NGC XF Details
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CYPRUS, KING EDWARD VII 9 PIASTRES 1907.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Edward VII facing right.
REVERSE: A crowned shield containing a lion rampant. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS. The shield dividing the date 1907.
ENGRAVER: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 23.7 mm
WEIGHT: 5.65 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 60.000
RARITY: Common, but extremely rare in EF and UNC condition.
1907 9 PIASTRES XF Details
A beautiful example of this rare date.
Solid and attractive for the grade, with very good strike.(Low relief issue).
Details: Surface hairlines.
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9P 1913
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NGC AU 55
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE V 9 PIASTRES 1913.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King facing left.
REVERSE: A crowned shield containing a lion rampant. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS. The shield dividing the date 1913.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Edwar Bertram MacKennal. Reverse: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 23.7 mm
WEIGHT: 5.65 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 50,000
RARITY: Scarce, but extremely rare in EF and uncirculated condition.
1913 9 PIASTRES AU 55
A solid and attractive coin for the grade, with full strike.
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9P 1919
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NGC MS 63
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE V 9 PIASTRES 1919.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King facing left.
REVERSE: A crowned shield containing a lion rampant. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS. The shield dividing the date 1913.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Edwar Bertram MacKennal. Reverse: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 23.7 mm
WEIGHT: 5.65 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 400,000
RARITY: Common in all grades.
1919 9 PIASTRES MS 63
Beautiful and flashy with sharp strike and lustrus surfaces.
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9P 1921
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NGC MS 62
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE V 9 PIASTRES 1921.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King facing left.
REVERSE: A crowned shield containing a lion rampant. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS. The shield dividing the date 1913.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Edwar Bertram MacKennal. Reverse: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 23.7 mm
WEIGHT: 5.65 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 490,000
RARITY: Common.
1921 9 PIASTRES MS 62
Very choice for the grade.
Features a sharp strike and frosty luster.
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9P 1938
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NGC MS 63
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 9 PIASTRES 1938.
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.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 504,000
RARITY: Common.
1938 9 PIASTRES MS 63
Brilliant and flashy with lustrus surfaces.
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9P 1938
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NGC PF 66
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 9 PIASTRES 1938, PROOF ISSUE.
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.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 10-20 pieces known.
RARITY: Extremely rare.
1938 9 PIASTRES PF 66
Flawless superb GEM Proof, with its eye appeal enhenced by the wonderful patina.
Brilliant and attractive with full strike and bright reflecting fields.
Pedigree: Ex Archer Collection.
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CYPRUS
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9P 1940
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NGC MS 64
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 9 PIASTRES 1940.
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.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 800,000
RARITY: Common.
1940 9 PIASTRES MS 64
Very choice example of this common coin.
Brilliant and flashy with clear surfaces and blazing luster.
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CYPRUS
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18P 1901
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NGC AU 55
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CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 18 PIASTRES 1901.
OBVERSE: Crowned and veiled bust of Victoria facing left.
REVERSE: A crowned shield containing a lion rampant. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS. The shield dividing the date 1901.
ENGRAVER: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 29.8 mm
WEIGHT: 11.31 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 200,000
RARITY: Common, but extremely rare in uncirculated condition.
1901 18 PIASTRES AU 55
Very solid and attractive for the grade.
Well struck on lustrus surfaces, with pastel toning in and around the devices.
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18P 1907 Ex PRIDMORE COLLECTION
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NGC AU 55
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CYPRUS, KING EDWARD VII 18 PIASTRES 1907.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Edward VII facing right.
REVERSE: A crowned shield containing a lion rampant. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS. The shield dividing the date 1907.
ENGRAVER: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 29.8 mm
WEIGHT: 11.31 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 20,000
RARITY: Rare, but extremely rare in EF and UNC condition.
1907 18 PIASTRES AU 55
Extremely rare grade for this shallow relief type.
An exceptional example of this type,with clean surfaces and good luster.
NGC: Tied with one other as finest graded.
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18P 1913
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NGC MS 61
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE V 18 PIASTRES 1913.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King facing left.
REVERSE: A crowned shield containing a lion rampant. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS. The shield dividing the date 1913.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Edwar Bertram MacKennal. Reverse: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 29.8 mm
WEIGHT: 11.31 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 25,000
RARITY: Extremely rare in EF and uncirculated condition.
1913 18 PIASTRES MS 61
A glowing UNC with a strong strike for the issue and blazing luster.
NGC: The finest and only one MS graded.
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18P 1921
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NGC AU 50
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE V 18 PIASTRES 1921.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King facing left.
REVERSE: A crowned shield containing a lion rampant. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS. The shield dividing the date 1913.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Edwar Bertram MacKennal. Reverse: George William De Saulles.
DIAMETER: 29.8 mm
WEIGHT: 11.31 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 155,000
RARITY: Rare in EF and uncirculated condition.
1921 18 PIASTRES AU 50
A very solid and attractive coin for the grade.
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18P 1938
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NGC MS 62
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 18 PIASTRES 1938.
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: 29.8 mm
WEIGHT: 11.31 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 200,000
RARITY: Common
1938 18 PIASTRES MS 62
Brilliant and flashy with lustrus surfaces.
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18P 1938
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NGC PF 66 CAMEO
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 18 PIASTRES 1938, PROOF ISSUE.
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: 29.8 mm
WEIGHT: 11.31 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
Mintage: 10-20 pieces known.
RARITY: Extremely rare.
1938 18 PIASTRES PF 66 CAMEO
A flashy Cameo GEM Proof.
Very attractive with frosted devices, reflecting clear surfaces and wonderful toning.
Pedigree: Ex Archer Collection.
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18P 1940
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NGC MS 63
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 18 PIASTRES 1940.
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: 29.8 mm
WEIGHT: 11.31 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 100,000
RARITY: Common
1940 18 PIASTRES MS 63
A choice example of this common coin.
Brilliant and flashy with lustrus surfaces.
NGC: Tied with three others as finest graded.
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CYPRUS
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45P 1928
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NGC MS 65
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2011 NGC AWARD : Best World Set
Competitive Set : CYPRUS, PIASTRE COINAGE 1879-1949, Complete Circulation Issues.
NGC Expert Comments:
Cyprus was one of the cradles of civilization. The owner of this set provides a good background history of both the island and its coinage as part of the British Empire. All issues of the piastre, including both its fractions and multiples, are included in this amazing collection. Each coin is illustrated, and a fact sheet is accompanied by the owner’s commentary on its rarity. Like all great NGC Registry Sets, this one serves as an encyclopedia of its subject.
CYPRUS, SILVER 45 PIASTRES 1928
Commemorative coin, issued by the Royal Mint, on the 50th anniversary of British rule in Cyprus.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King George V facing left. B.M.(Bertram Mackennal) in relief on the truncation.
REVERSE: Two lions passant guardant, adopted from the badge of the Governor. K.G.(Kruger Gray) in relief below.
DESIGNER: Obverse: Edgar Bertram Mackennal. Reverse: Kruger Gray.
DIAMETER: 38.7mm
EDGE: Grained.
WEIGHT: 28.27g
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling Standard).
MINTAGE: 80,000
1928 45 PIASTRES MS 65
Brilliant and attractive GEM.
Features a full strike, superb, mark free surfaces and full shimmering luster.
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45P 1928
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NGC MS 65
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CYPRUS, SILVER 45 PIASTRES 1928
Commemorative coin, issued by the Royal Mint, on the 50th anniversary of British rule in Cyprus.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King George V facing left. B.M.(Bertram Mackennal) in relief on the truncation.
REVERSE: Two lions passant guardant, adopted from the badge of the Governor. K.G.(Kruger Gray) in relief below.
DESIGNER: Obverse: Edgar Bertram Mackennal. Reverse: Kruger Gray.
DIAMETER: 38.7mm
EDGE: Grained.
WEIGHT: 28.27g
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling Standard).
MINTAGE: 80,000
1928 45 PIASTRES MS 65
Brilliant and attractive GEM.
Features a full strike, superb, mark free surfaces and full shimmering luster.
NGC pop shows 2-65 with none finer.
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45P 1928
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NGC MS 64
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CYPRUS, SILVER 45 PIASTRES 1928
Commemorative coin issued by the Royal Mint on the 50th anniversary of British rule in Cyprus.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King George V facing left. B.M.(Bertram Mackennal) in relief on the truncation.
REVERSE: Two lions passant guardant, adopted from the badge of the Governor. K.G.(Kruger Gray) in relief below.
DESIGNER: Obverse: Edgar Bertram Mackennal. Reverse: Kruger Gray.
DIAMETER: 38.7mm
EDGE: Grained.
WEIGHT: 28.27g
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling Standard).
MINTAGE: 80,000
1928 45 PIASTRES MS64
Brilliant and attractive GEM, fully struck and lustrus.
NGC pop shows 8-64 and 2-65 with none finer.
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45P 1928
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NGC MS 64
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CYPRUS, SILVER 45 PIASTRES 1928
Commemorative coin issued by the Royal Mint on the 50th anniversary of British rule in Cyprus.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King George V facing left. B.M.(Bertram Mackennal) in relief on the truncation.
REVERSE: Two lions passant guardant, adopted from the badge of the Governor. K.G.(Kruger Gray) in relief below.
DESIGNER: Obverse: Edgar Bertram Mackennal. Reverse: Kruger Gray.
DIAMETER: 38.7mm
EDGE: Grained.
WEIGHT: 28.27g
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling Standard).
MINTAGE: 80,000
1928 45 PIASTRES MS64
Brilliant and attractive GEM, fully struck and lustrus.
NGC pop shows 8-64 and 2-65 with none finer.
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45P 1928
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NGC MS 62
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CYPRUS, SILVER 45 PIASTRES 1928
Commemorative coin issued by the Royal Mint on the 50th anniversary of British rule in Cyprus.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King George V facing left. B.M.(Bertram Mackennal) in relief on the truncation.
REVERSE: Two lions passant guardant, adopted from the badge of the Governor. K.G.(Kruger Gray) in relief below.
DESIGNER: Obverse: Edgar Bertram Mackennal. Reverse: Kruger Gray.
DIAMETER: 38.7mm
EDGE: Grained.
WEIGHT: 28.27g
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling Standard).
MINTAGE: 80,000
1928 45 PIASTRES MS62
Brilliant and attractive fully struck and lustrus.
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45P 1928
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NGC PF 64
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CYPRUS, SILVER 45 PIASTRES 1928, PROOF ISSUE.
Commemorative coin issued by the Royal Mint on the 50th anniversary of British rule in Cyprus.
This was the first Cyprus proof coin made available for sale to collectors.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King George V facing left. B.M.(Bertram Mackennal) in relief on the truncation.
REVERSE: Two lions passant guardant, adopted from the badge of the Governor. K.G.(Kruger Gray) in relief below.
DESIGNER: Obverse: Edgar Bertram Mackennal. Reverse: Kruger Gray.
DIAMETER: 38.7mm
EDGE: Grained.
WEIGHT: 28.27g
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling Standard).
MINTAGE: 525.
1928 45 PIASTRES PF64
Brilliant and attractive proof with undisturbed devices contrasting mirrored, haze free, fields. Gorgeous eye appeal.
NGC pop shows 8-64 and 2-65 with none graded higher.
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45P 1928
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NGC PF 64
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CYPRUS, SILVER 45 PIASTRES 1928, PROOF ISSUE.
Commemorative coin issued by the Royal Mint on the 50th anniversary of British rule in Cyprus.
This was the first Cyprus proof coin made available for sale to collectors.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King George V facing left. B.M.(Bertram Mackennal) in relief on the truncation.
REVERSE: Two lions passant guardant, adopted from the badge of the Governor. K.G.(Kruger Gray) in relief below.
DESIGNER: Obverse: Edgar Bertram Mackennal. Reverse: Kruger Gray.
DIAMETER: 38.7mm
EDGE: Grained.
WEIGHT: 28.27g
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling Standard).
MINTAGE: 525.
1928 45 PIASTRES PF64
Brilliant and attractive proof with undisturbed devices contrasting mirrored, haze free, fields. Gorgeous eye appeal.
NGC pop shows 8-64 and 2-65 with none graded higher.
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