scarce 1928 Cyprus 45 Piastres silver coin, issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of British administration in Cyprus (1878–1928). * Country: Cyprus – British Administration * King: George V * Year: 1928 * Denomination: 45 Piastres * Metal: Sterling silver (.925) * Weight: 28.28 g * Diameter: 38.61 mm * Edge: Reeded * Mintage: 80,000 * Obverse: Crowned portrait of King George V facing left, with Latin legend GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP. * Reverse: Two heraldic lions with the inscriptions CYPRUS 1878 1928 and FORTY FIVE PIASTRES, with the initials K.G. of designer George Kruger Gray. The coin presents with sharp details, strong original mint surfaces and attractive lustre, consistent with an UNC designation. No cleaning. A highly desirable and relatively scarce piece of British Colonial Cyprus coinage, particularly appealing to collectors of Cyprus, George V coinage and British Empire silver.