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1 Piastre - George VI
1949 year| Bronze | 5.18 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 1 Piastre (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Pound (1879-1955) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.18 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
1 in the center and in a circle the inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·CYPRUS·
1
ONE PIASTRE·1949
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Piastre coin from Cyprus featuring George VI was minted in 1949, during the reign of King George VI of the United Kingdom. It was a standard circulation coin made of bronze and weighed 5.18 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it was one of the last coins to feature King George VI, as he passed away in 1952. Additionally, the coin's design features a unique blend of British and Cypriot elements, reflecting the island's history as a British colony.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 1080000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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