Cyprus, 1947 AD., George VI, Royal Mint, London, Cyprus Shilling, KM 27.
Cyprus, George VI, engravers: Percy Metcalfe (obv.) and George E. Kruger-Gray (rev.), Royal Mint, Tower Hill Site, London, Great Britain, 1947 AD.,
1 Cyprus Shilling (0.05 Pound) (ø 23.7 mm / 5,56 g), copper-nickel, 5,65 g. theoretical mint weight, mintage 1.440.000 , axis medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), reeded edge,
Obv.: GEORGIVS VI - DEI GRA.REX ET IND. IMP. / P.M. , his crowned head facing left, engravers initials P.M. (= Percy Metcalfe) at truncation below.
Rev.: + ONE CYPRUS SHILLING + / 1947 , two heraldic lions walking left, heads facing.
KM 27 .
Year / Mint Mark / Mintage
1949 1.440.000
1949 Proof