Country: British Cyprus - King & Emperor George V (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1921
Value: 18 Piastres (1/10)
Currency: Pound (1879-1955)
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 11 g.
Diameter: 29.8 mm
Mintage: 155,000 (Scarce)
Grade: F/VF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 14
Obverse:
Crowned bust to left. B.M. (=Bertram Mackennal) in relief on the truncation and in a circle the inscription: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP:
Lettering:
B.M.
GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP:
Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal.
Reverse
A crowned schield of arms which divides the dates. The crown rests on a scroll inscribed CYPRUS and the value is set out in words (EIGHTEEN PIASTRES) around the lower edge of the design.
Lettering: CYPRUS - EIGHTEEN PIASTERS - 1921
Edge:
Reeded.
Reference : KM# 14
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Collection : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India