CYPRUS, 1 and 2 SHILLINGS COLLECTION 1947-1949

Previous Slot | Next Slot

Back to Set Listing >

View Image Gallery >

Obverse:

Enlarge

Reverse:

Enlarge

Coin Details

Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Item Description: 2S 1949 Ex REMICK COLLECTION
Full Grade: NGC MS 63
Owner: TMS Coins

Set Details

Custom Sets: 1. LEGAL TENDER COINS IN CYPRUS UNDER BRITISH ADMINISTRATION, 1879-1959
3. CYPRUS, PIASTRE COINAGE COMPLETE COLLECTION 1879-1949
CYPRUS, 1 and 2 SHILLINGS COLLECTION 1947-1949
Competitive Sets: CYPRUS, 2 SHILLINGS 1947-1949, Circulation Issue.   Score: 212
Research: NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC World Coin Census

Owner Comments:

CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 2 SHILLINGS 1949.

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: 28.5 mm
WEIGHT:11.31 g
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75% , Nickel 25% .
MINTAGE: 720,000
RARITY: Scarce.

1949 2 SHILLINGS MS 63

Brilliant and flashy with bold strike and lustrus surfaces.
PEDIGREE: Ex Remick Collection.

To follow or send a message to this user,
please log in