CYPRUS, 1 and 2 SHILLINGS COLLECTION 1947-1949
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Coin Details
Origin/Country: |
CYPRUS |
Item Description: |
2S 1949 |
Full Grade: |
NGC MS 63 |
Owner: |
TMS Coins |
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 lustrus surfaces.