Owner Comments:
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.