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¼ Piastre - George V
| Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) | 2.91 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1922-1926 |
| Value | ¼ Piastre (1⁄720) |
| Currency | Pound (1879-1955) |
| Composition | Bronze (95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, 1.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 2.91 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#15845 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
1/4 within the circle of beads and in a circle the inscription · CYPRUS · QUARTER · 1922 (or 1926) · PIASTRE
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· CYPRUS ·
1/4
QUARTER · 1926 · PIASTRE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ¼ Piastre coin was the lowest denomination coin in circulation during the British colonial period in Cyprus, and it features a portrait of King George V on one side and an image of a crowned shield with the Cyprus coat of arms on the other. Despite its small value, the coin was made of a durable bronze alloy, which has helped many examples survive to this day in good condition.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 360000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Piastre - George V 1922-1926 coin.
