Owner Comments:
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.