Owner Comments:
CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 1/2 PIASTRE 1949.
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 97%, Tin 0.5%, Zinc 2.5%
MINTAGE: 1,080,000
RARITY: Very common coin in any condition.
1949 1/2 PIASTRE MS 65 RD
Superb GEM with full sharp strike, perfect surfaces and full mint red.
NGC: Tied with three others as finest known.