1/2 Piastre coin from Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία, Kıbrıs Cumhuriyeti). The coin was circulated in 1942 - 1945 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Cyprus
Continents: Europe
Denomination: 1/2 Piastre
Value: ½ Piastre
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1942 - 1945
Year: 1942 - 1945
Numismatic period: King George Vi 1937 - 1952
Year demonetized: Yes
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Bronze
Composition details: Cu 97, Sn 0.5, Zn 2.5
Diameter: 19 mm.
Thickness: 1.2 mm.
Weight: 2.59 g.
Shape: Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Mint: Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Obverse: Crowned Head To Left. P.M. (=Percy Metcalfe) In Relief Below And In A Circle The Inscription
Obverse lettering: GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR PM
Reverse: 1/2 In The Center And In A Circle The Inscription
Reverse lettering: · CYPRVS · 1/2 HALF PIASTRE·1942
Edge: Smooth
ℹ Themes: Royal Family, Crowns
👑 Kings: George VI (1936 - 1952)
👑 King: George Vi
👑 Rulers: George Vi
