Owner Comments:
CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 1 SHILLING 1949.
OBVERSE: Crowned head of King facing left.
REVERSE: Two lions passant guardant, adopted from the badge of the Governor.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Percy Metcalfe. Reverse: Kruger Gray.
DIAMETER: 23.7 mm
WEIGHT: 5.65 g
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75% , Nickel 25%.
MINTAGE: 1,440,000
RARITY: Common.
1949 1 SHILLING MS 64
Brilliant and flashy with superb eye appeal.
Well struck overall with clean surfaces and blazing luster.
Pedigree: Ex Remick Collection.