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½ Piastre - George VI
1938 year| Copper-nickel (Cu 75, Ni 25) | 2.59 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1938 |
| Value | ½ Piastre (1⁄360) |
| Currency | Pound (1879-1955) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (Cu 75, Ni 25) |
| Weight | 2.59 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
1/2 in the center and in a circle the inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· CYPRVS ·
1/2
HALF PIASTRE·1938
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Piastre coin from Cyprus, featuring George VI, was the first coin to be issued by the Cyprus Government after the country gained independence from British colonial rule in 1938.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 1080000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Piastre - George VI 1938 coin.
