9 Piastres - George VI (1938 - 1940)
Features
Denomination | 9 Piastres |
Catalog Number | KM# 25 |
Weight (g) | 5.6552 |
Diameter (mm) | 23.7 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Silver (.925) |
Not Magnetic | |
Metal Value (USD) | 3.99 |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA . REX ET IND . IMP .
Description:
King George VI facing left.
GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA . REX ET IND . IMP .
Description:
King George VI facing left.
Reverse
Engraved by George Edward Kruger Gray
Lettering:
* CYPRUS *
NINE PIASTRES · 1940
Description:
Two stylized rampant lions left, name of country above, year of issue at right, denomination below.
* CYPRUS *
NINE PIASTRES · 1940
Description:
Two stylized rampant lions left, name of country above, year of issue at right, denomination below.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1938 | 504,000 | Not Common | |
1938 | Proof | Rare | |
1940 | 800,000 | Not Common | |
1940 | Proof | Rare |