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© Museum Victoria
½ Piastre - George V
| Bronze | 5.83 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1922-1931 |
| Value | ½ Piastre (1⁄360) |
| Currency | Pound (1879-1955) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.83 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#34078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
1/2 within a circle of beads and in a circle the inscription:
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· CYPRUS ·
1
2
HALF PIASTRE 1931
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Metal composition for 1922: 95% copper - 4% tin - 1% zinc
Metal composition for 1927, 1930 and 1931: 95.5% copper - 3% tin - 1.5% zinc
Interesting fact
The ½ Piastre coin was introduced in 1922, during the reign of King George V, and it was the first coin to feature the king's image. The coin was designed by the artist Percy Metcalfe, who was a prominent sculptor and medalist at the time. The coin's design features a portrait of King George V on one side and the Cyprus coat of arms on the other. The ½ Piastre coin was used in circulation until 1931, when it was replaced by a new coin with a different design. Today, the ½ Piastre - George V 1922-1931 coin is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 108000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 | 90000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Piastre - George V 1922-1931 coin.
