George VI - Nine Piastres 1938 - Cyprus

Country: British Cyprus 
King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1938 
Mint: -
Value: 9 Piastres (1/20)
Currency: Pound (1879-1955)
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 5.6 g.
Diameter: 23.7 mm
Mintage: 504,000
Grade: AU
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 25

Obverse:
Crowned head to left. Legend around.

Lettering: GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP. / PM

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe.

Reverse
Two stylized rampant lions left, denomination and date 3/4 surround.

Lettering: 
✤ CYPRUS ✤
NINE PIASTRES 
✦ 1938

Engraver: George Kruger Gray.

Edge:
Reeded.

Riferimento : KM# 25

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Collezione : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India