Cyprus 18 piastres, 1938 - 1940

Information

NumberKM# 26
CountryCyprus
PeriodKing George VI (1937 - 1952)
RulerGeorge VI
CurrencyCypriot pound (pre-decimal)
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination18 piastres
Melt value11.31 XAGg x 0.925 = 17.49 USD
Year1938 - 1940
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionSilver 0.925
Weight (g)11.31
Diameter (mm)30.1
Thickness (mm)2.1

Obverse:

18 piastres 1938 - 1940, Cyprus

Crowns  Royal family 

Description
George VI (King of the United Kingdom)

Legend
GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA. REX ET IND. IMP.

Creators: Percy Metcalfe (PM)

Reverse

18 piastres 1938 - 1940, Cyprus

Coat of arms 

Description
Lion (heraldry)

Legend
CYPRUS
EIGHTEEN PIASTRES

Creators: George Edward Kruger-Gray (KG)

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1940100.000-+
R
$ 98
1938200.000-+


Collection

1940$ 98  
1938$ *****  
Offers
-user1938 $ 112-user1938 $ 117-user1940 $ 134-user1940 $ 167