18 Piastres - George VI (1938 - 1940)
Features
Denomination | 18 Piastres |
Catalog Number | KM# 26 |
Weight (g) | 11.31 |
Diameter (mm) | 29.8 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Silver (.925) |
Not Magnetic | |
Metal Value (USD) | 7.98 |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA.REX ET IND. IMP.
P.M.
GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA.REX ET IND. IMP.
P.M.
Reverse
Engraved by George Edward Kruger Gray
Lettering:
+CYPRUS = EIGHTEEN PIASTERS + 1938 (or 1940)
+CYPRUS = EIGHTEEN PIASTERS + 1938 (or 1940)
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1938 | 200,000 | Not Common | |
1938 | Proof | Rare | |
1940 | 100,000 | Rare | |
1940 | Proof | Rare |