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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE 1 PIASTRE 1922.
The first 1 piastre for the reign of George V was issued in 1922, fourteen years after the previous issue in 1908 for the reign of Edward VII.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King George V facing left.
REVERSE: 1 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Edwar Bertram MacKennal. Reverse: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 32 mm
WEIGHT: 11.66 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: 54,000
RARITY: Scarce in low grades, but extremely rare in EF and uncirculated.
1922 1 PIASTRE MS 62 RB
The quality of this coin defies the low MS62 grade.
Although not perfect, it remains truly exceptional, its eye appeal enhenced by the wonderful color.
Features a sharp detailed strike, clear surfaces and full original red luster.
NGC: The single finest and only one designated RB.