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1 Shilling - George VI

1 Shilling - George VI - obverse1 Shilling - George VI - reverse

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Features

Issuer Cyprus
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1949
Value 1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency Pound (1879-1955)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 5.65 g
Diameter 23.7 mm
Thickness 1.8 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
21011
References KM# 31
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

Crowned head to left P.M. (= Percy Metcalfe) in relief below and in a circle the inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS SEXTVS DEI GRATIA REX :
P.M.

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Two heraldic lions. K.G. (=Kruger Gray) in relief below and in a circle the inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE CYPRUS SHILLING
1949
K.G.

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1949  Photo 1 440 000 $ 2.30 $ 4.70 $ 8.30 $ 8.30 $ 99 99%
1949  Proof 1.3%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232440
Lot 61167
Internet Archive
26 Sep 2024 1949 UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 94.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232001
Lot 61268
Internet Archive
2 Jan 2020 1949 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 216.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VI
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 2374
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2022 1949 AU USD 8.13
(EUR 7.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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