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CYPRUS, SILVER 45 PIASTRES 1928, PROOF ISSUE.
Commemorative coin issued by the Royal Mint on the 50th anniversary of British rule in Cyprus.
This was the first Cyprus proof coin made available for sale to collectors.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King George V facing left. B.M.(Bertram Mackennal) in relief on the truncation.
REVERSE: Two lions passant guardant, adopted from the badge of the Governor. K.G.(Kruger Gray) in relief below.
DESIGNER: Obverse: Edgar Bertram Mackennal. Reverse: Kruger Gray.
DIAMETER: 38.7mm
EDGE: Grained.
WEIGHT: 28.27g
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling Standard).
MINTAGE: 525.
1928 45 PIASTRES PF64
Brilliant and attractive proof with undisturbed devices contrasting mirrored, haze free, fields. Gorgeous eye appeal.
NGC pop shows 8-64 and 2-65 with none graded higher.