1 Shilling - George VI, Cyprus

1 Shilling - George VI, Cyprus, 1949 obverse image1 Shilling - George VI, Cyprus, 1949 reverse image
1 Shilling - George VI coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Cyprus flagCyprus
  • Years of Minting:
    1949
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
1 Shilling - George VI Reference Price

Reference Price

$2.50-$79.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Shilling - George VI Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Two heraldic lions. K.G. (=Kruger Gray) in relief below and in a circle the inscription

Engraver:

George Kruger Gray

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Crowned head to left P.M. (= Percy Metcalfe) in relief below and in a circle the inscription

Engraver:

Percy Metcalfe

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

1 Shilling - George VI Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

GEORGIVS SEXTVS DEI GRATIA REX : P.M.

Reverse:

ONE CYPRUS SHILLING 1949 K.G.

1 Shilling - George VI Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

1 Shilling - George VI sizes
  • Weight:5.65 g
  • Diameter:23.7 mm
  • Thickness:1.8 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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