Cyprus 9 piastres, 1938 - 1940

Information

NumberKM# 25
CountryCyprus
PeriodKing George VI (1937 - 1952)
RulerGeorge VI
CurrencyCypriot pound (pre-decimal)
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination9 piastres
Melt value5.66 XAGg x 0.925 = 8.75 USD
Year1938 - 1940
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionSilver 0.925
Weight (g)5.66
Diameter (mm)23.7
Thickness (mm)1.7

Obverse:

9 piastres 1938 - 1940, Cyprus

Royal family 

Description
George VI (King of the United Kingdom)

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

Creators: Percy Metcalfe (PM)

Reverse

9 piastres 1938 - 1940, Cyprus

Coat of arms 

Description
Lion (heraldry)

Legend
CYPRUS
NINE PIASTRES

Creators: George Edward Kruger-Gray (KG)

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1940800.000-+
B
$ 34
1938504.000-+


Collection

1940$ 34  
1938$ *****  
Offers
-user1938 $ 24.41-user1940 $ 43-user1940 $ 45-user1940 $ 47