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CYPRUS
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1/2P 1879
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NGC PROOF
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The first coins of the Cyprus Colonial Collection were issued by the Royal Mint in 1879. They were in copper and of three denominations: One piastre, half piastre, and quarter piastre.
CYPRUS, QUEEN VICTORIA 1/2 PIASTRE 1879.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left and wearing a coronet ornamented with oak leaves and scrolls.
REVERSE: 1/2 within a beaded circle.
ENGRAVER: Leonard Charles Wyon.
DIAMETER: 27.5 mm
WEIGHT: 5.83 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95%, Tin 4%, Zinc 1%.
MINTAGE: Unrecorded.
RARITY: Exceedingly rare.
1879 1/2 PIASTRE PROOF
A rare proof with attractive toning.
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CYPRUS
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45P 1928
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NGC PF 64
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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.
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CYPRUS
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45P 1928
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NGC PF 64
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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.
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CYPRUS
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18P 1938
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NGC PF 66 CAMEO
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 18 PIASTRES 1938, PROOF ISSUE.
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: 29.8 mm
WEIGHT: 11.31 g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
Mintage: 10-20 pieces known.
RARITY: Extremely rare.
1938 18 PIASTRES PF 66 CAMEO
A flashy Cameo GEM Proof.
Very attractive with frosted devices, reflecting clear surfaces and wonderful toning.
Pedigree: Ex Archer Collection.
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CYPRUS
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9P 1938
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NGC PF 66
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 9 PIASTRES 1938, PROOF ISSUE.
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.
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling standard).
MINTAGE: 10-20 pieces known.
RARITY: Extremely rare.
1938 9 PIASTRES PF 66
Flawless superb GEM Proof, with its eye appeal enhenced by the wonderful patina.
Brilliant and attractive with full strike and bright reflecting fields.
Pedigree: Ex Archer Collection.
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CYPRUS
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4.5P 1938
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NGC PF 65
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 4.5 PIASTRE 1938 PROOF ISSUE.
OBVERSE: Crowned head of George VI facing left.
REVERSE: 1/2 in the center.
ENGRAVER: Percy Metcalfe.
DIAMETER: 19 mm
WEIGHT: 2.59 g
SHAPE: Scalloped.
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
MINTAGE: 10-20 Known to exist.
RARITY: Extremely rare.
1938 4.5 PIASTRES PF 65
Flashy GEM Proof with bright and reflecting fields.
Gorgeous eye appeal enhenced by the wonderful patina.
Pedigree: Ex Archer Collection.
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CYPRUS
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1P 1938
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NGC PF 65
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 1 PIASTRE 1938.
OBVERSE: Crowned head of George VI facing left.
REVERSE: 1 in the center.
ENGRAVER: Percy Metcalfe.
DIAMETER: 23 mm
WEIGHT: 5.18 g
SHAPE: Scalloped.
EDGE: Plain
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
MINTAGE: 10-20 Known to exist.
RARITY: Extremely rare.
1938 1 PIASTRE PF 65
Brilliant and attractive with sharp strike and reflecting fields.
Pedigree: Ex Archer Collection.
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CYPRUS
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1/2P 1938
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NGC PF 65
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CYPRUS, KING GEORGE VI 1/2 PIASTRE 1938 PROOF ISSUE.
OBVERSE: Crowned head of George VI facing left.
REVERSE: 1/2 in the center.
ENGRAVER: Percy Metcalfe.
DIAMETER: 19 mm
WEIGHT: 2.59 g
SHAPE: Scalloped.
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
MINTAGE: 10-20 Known to exist.
RARITY: Extremely rare.
1938 1/2 PIASTRE PF 65
Brilliant and attractive with full strike and undisturbed reflecting fields.
Pedigree: Ex Archer Collection.
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CYPRUS
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100M 1955
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NGC PF 66 CAMEO
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CYPRUS, QUEEN ELIZABETH II 100 MILS 1955, PROOF ISSUE.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right.
REVERSE: A sailing ship, based on a painting on a jug found in Cyprus that represents the island's trade.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Cecil Tomas. Reverse: W. M. Gardner.
DIAMETER: 28.5 mm.
WEIGHT: 11.31 g.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
MINT: Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 2,000
RARITY: Common.
1955 100 MILS PF 66 CAMEO
Brilliant and attractive with exceptional striking, frosted devices and flashy mirrored fields.
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CYPRUS
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100M 1955
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NGC PF 65 CAMEO
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CYPRUS, QUEEN ELIZABETH II 100 MILS 1955, PROOF ISSUE.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right.
REVERSE: A sailing ship, based on a painting on a jug found in Cyprus that represents the island's trade.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Cecil Tomas. Reverse: W. M. Gardner.
DIAMETER: 28.5 mm.
WEIGHT: 11.31 g.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
MINT: Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 2,000
RARITY: Very common.
1955 100 MILS PF 66 CAMEO
Brilliant and attractive with exceptional striking, frosted devices and flashy mirrored fields.
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CYPRUS
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50M 1955
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NGC PF 66 CAMEO
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CYPRUS, QUEEN ELIZABETH II 50 MILS 1955 PROOF ISSUE.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right.
REVERSE: A 'symbolic tree' from a Mycenean ivory found at Enkomi that represents the forest wealth.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Cecil Tomas. Reverse: W. M. Gardner.
DIAMETER: 23.7 mm.
WEIGHT: 5.65 g.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
MINT: Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 2,000.
RARITY: Common.
1955 50 MILS PF 66 CAMEO
A gorgeous proof with exceptional striking and undisturbed frosty devices contrasting mirrored fields.
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CYPRUS
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25M 1955
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NGC PF 66 CAMEO
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CYPRUS, QUEEN ELIZABETH II 25 MLS 1955 PROOF ISSUE.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right.
REVERSE: A stylised bull's head from a Greek coin found at Soli that represents agriculture.
DIAMETER:19.5 mm
WEIGHT: 2.82 g.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Cecil Tomas. Reverse: W. M. Gardner.
MINT: Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 2,000.
RARITY: Common.
1955 25 MILS PF 66 CAMEO
Brilliant and attractive with exceptional striking, frosted devices and flashy mirrored fields.
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CYPRUS
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5M 1955
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NGC PF 64 RD
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CYPRUS, QUEEN ELIZABETH II 5 MILS 1955 PROOF ISSUE.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right.
REVERSE: An ingot bearer from the figure on a bronze panel found at Curium and represents the mineral wealth and mining industry of Cyprus.
DIAMETER: 26mm
WEIGHT: 5.67 g
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95.5%, Tin 3%, Zinc 1.5%.
ENGRAVERS: Obverse: Cecil Tomas. Reverse: W. M. Gardner.
MINT : Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 2,000.
RARITY: Common.
1955 5 MILS PF 64 RD
Very attractive proof, with excellent detailed strike, mirrored fields and full mint red.
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CYPRUS
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3M 1955
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NGC PF 65 RD CAMEO
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CYPRUS, QUEEN ELIZABETH II 3 MILS 1955 PROOF ISSUE.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right.
REVERSE: A fish, based on a design on an iron-age vase in the Cyprus Museum and represents the sea surrounding the island.
DIAMETER: 20 mm.
WEIGHT: 2.83 g.
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 95.5%, Tin 3%, Zinc 1.5%.
ENGRAVER: Obverse: Cecil Tomas. Reverse: W. M. Gardner.
MINT : Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 2,000.
RARITY: Common.
1955 3 MILS PF 65 RD CAMEO
Brilliant and attractive with frosted devices and mirrored fields.
The single finest example of the date.
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CYPRUS
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100M 1963
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NGC PF 68 CAMEO
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CYPRUS 100 MILS 1963, PROOF ISSUE
OBVERSE: The emblem of the Republic of Cyprus. ( A dove flying with a branch of olive within its beak, in a shield inscribed with the date 1960. All within an open wreath of olive leaves). The date above the shield.
REVERSE: A Moufflon or wild sheep (Ovis Orientalis) which has lived in the forests of Cyprus since neolithic times. The figure 100 below the animal.
DIAMETER: 28.5 mm.
WEIGHT: 11.31 g.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
ENGRAVER: W. M. Gardner.
MINT : Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 25.000.
RARITY: Common.
1963 100 MILS PF 68 CAMEO
Brilliant and attractive with exceptional striking, frosted devices and flashy mirrored fields.
Single finest example of the date.
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CYPRUS
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50M 1963
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NGC PF 67 CAMEO
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CYPRUS 50 MILS 1963 PROOF
OBVERSE: The emblem of the Republic of Cyprus. ( A dove flying with a branch of olive within its beak, in a shield inscribed with the date 1960. All within an open wreath of olive leaves). The date above the shield.
REVERSE: A bunch of grapes. Cyprus is one of the oldest vine-growing countries in the world, and grapes form one of the island's main products. A figure 50 below the bunch.
DIAMETER: 23.7 mm.
WEIGHT: 5.65 g.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
ENGRAVER: W. M. Gardner.
MINT : Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 25.000.
RARITY: Common.
1963 50 MILS PF 67 CAMEO
Brilliant and attractive with exceptional striking, frosted devices and flashy mirrored fields.
Single finest example of the date.
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CYPRUS
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25M 1963
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NGC PF 67 ULTRA CAMEO
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CYPRUS 25 MILS 1963 PROOF
OBVERSE: The emblem of the Republic of Cyprus. ( A dove flying with a branch of olive within its beak, in a shield inscribed with the date 1960. All within an open wreath of olive leaves). The date above the shield.
REVERSE: A branch and cone of the Cedar pine (Cedrus brefifolia), a species unique to Cyprus. It is a protected tree and may not be felled or mutilated.
DIAMETER: 19.5 mm.
WEIGHT: 2.82 g.
EDGE: Grained.
METALCOMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
ENGRAVER: W. M. Gardner.
MINT: Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 25.000.
RARITY Common.
1963 25 MILS PF 67 ULTRA CAMEO
Brilliant and attractive with exceptional striking, frosted devices and flashy mirrored fields.
Single finest example of the date.
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CYPRUS
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5M 1963
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NGC PF 67 RD
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CYPRUS 5 MILS 1963 PROOF.
OBVERSE: The emblem of the Republic of Cyprus. ( A dove flying with a branch of olive within its beak, in a shield inscribed with the date 1960. All within an open wreath of olive leaves). The date above the shield.
REVERSE: A ship, based on a painting on a jug found in Cyprus. 5 over the stern.
DIAMETER: 26 mm.
WEIGHT: 5.67 g.
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 97%, Tin 0.5%, Zinc 2.5%.
ENGRAVER: W. M. Gardner.
MINT : Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 25,000.
RARITY: Common.
1963 5 MILS PF 67 RD
Flawless superb GEM.
Brilliant and attractive proof with exceptional striking, bright reflecting fields and glowing red luster.
Single finest example of the date.
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CYPRUS
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MIL 1963
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NGC PF 67
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CYPRUS, 1 MIL1963 PROOF.
OBVERSE: The emblem of the Republic of Cyprus. ( A dove flying with a branch of olive within its beak, in a shield inscribed with the date 1960. All within an open wreath of olive leaves). The date above the shield.
REVERSE: 1 within a wreath formed from two ears of corn.
DIAMETER: 18 mm.
WEIGHT: 0.99 g.
SHAPE: Polygonal (12 sided).
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Aluminium 91.15%, Magnesium 6.80%, Other metals 2.05%.
ENGRAVER: W. M. Gardner.
MINT : Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 25.000.
RARITY: Common.
1963 1 MIL PF 67
Brilliant and attractive proof with exceptional striking and flashy mirrored fields.
Single finest example of the date.
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CYPRUS
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MIL 1972
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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CYPRUS, 1 MIL1972 PROOF.
OBVERSE: The emblem of the Republic of Cyprus. ( A dove flying with a branch of olive within its beak, in a shield inscribed with the date 1960. All within an open wreath of olive leaves). The date above the shield.
REVERSE: 1 within a wreath formed from two ears of corn.
DIAMETER: 18 mm.
WEIGHT: 0.99 g.
SHAPE: Polygonal (12 sided).
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Aluminium 91.15%, Magnesium 6.80%, Other metals 2.05%.
ENGRAVER: W. M. Gardner.
MINT : Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 6.000.
RARITY: Common.
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CYPRUS
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500M 1975 SILVER HERCULES
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NGC PF 65 ULTRA CAMEO
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CYPRUS 1975 500 MILS SILVER PROOF.
OBVERSE: A legendary hero featuring Hercules is seated on a rock on which his lion's skin is spread, holding horn of plenty and the figure 500 representing the value of the coin. The design was based on an ancient coin of King of Salamis Evagoras.
REVERSE: Coat of Arms of the Republic of Cyprus, with the inscription " CYPRUS " in Greek, Turkish and English,and the date of issue 1975.
DESIGNER: Antis Ioannides.
DIAMETER: 32.31mm.
WEIGHT: 14.14g.
SHAPE: Round.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Silver 0,925.
MINT: Royal Mint London.
MINTAGE: 10.000.
RARITY: Common.
CYPRUS 1975 500 MILS SILVER PF 65 ULTRA CAMEO
Brilliant and attractive with exceptional striking, frosted devices and flashy mirrored fields.
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500M 1976 SILVER REFUGEES
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NGC PF 65 Ultra Cameo
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CYPRUS 1976 500 MILS SILVER PROOF (REFUGEE COMMEMORATIVE COIN).
OBVERSE: Refugee mother and child with a damaged house in the background; value 500 to right, and the inscription " SUMMER 1974 " in Greek and English. DESIGNER: Telemachos Kanthos..
REVERSE: Coat of Arms of the Republic of Cyprus, with the inscription " CYPRUS " in Greek, Turkish and English,and the date of issue 1976. DESIGNER: Antis Ioannides.
DIAMETER: 32.31mm.
WEIGHT: 14.14g.
SHAPE: Round.
EDGE: Grained.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 0,925 Silver.
MINT: Royal Mint London.
MINTAGE: 25,000.
RARITY: Common.
CYPRUS 1976 500 MILS SILVER PF 65 ULTRA CAMEO
Brilliant and attractive with exceptional striking, frosted devices and flashy mirrored fields.
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500M 1977 HERCULES
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NGC PF 67 Ultra Cameo
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CYPRUS 1977 500 MILS, PROOF.
OBVERSE: A legendary hero featuring Hercules is seated on a rock on which his lion's skin is spread, holding horn of plenty and the figure 500 representing the value of the coin. The design was based on an ancient coin of King of Salamis Evagoras.
REVERSE: Coat of Arms of the Republic of Cyprus, with the inscription " CYPRUS " in Greek, Turkish and English,and the date of issue 1977.
DESIGNER: Antis Ioannides.
DIAMETER: 32.31mm.
WEIGHT: 14.14g.
SHAPE: Round.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Silver 0,925.
MINT: Royal Mint London.
MINTAGE: 6.000.
RARITY: Common.
CYPRUS 1977 500 MILS SILVER PF 67 ULTRA CAMEO
Brilliant and attractive with exceptional striking, frosted devices and flashy mirrored fields.
Single finest example of the date.
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500M 1978 SILVER HUMAN RIGHTS
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NGC PF 64 ULTRA CAMEO
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CYPRUS 1978 500 MILS PROOF (HUMAN RIGHTS COMMEMORATIVE COIN).
OBVERSE: The symbol of the United Nations for Human Rights ( Flame), the inscription " HUMAN RIGHTS " in English above; the dates 1948-1978 and the inscription " CYPRUS " in Greek, Turkish and English below.
REVERSE: The bird-symbol of freedom marked with the human tear and the value of the coin500 below.
DESIGNER: Antis Ioannides.
DIAMETER: 32.31mm.
WEIGHT: 14.14g.
SHAPE: Round.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Silver 0,925.
MINT: Royal Mint London.
MINTAGE: 5.000.
RARITY: Common.
CYPRUS 1978 500 MILS PF 64 ULTRA CAMEO
Brilliant and attractive with exceptional striking, frosted devices and flashy mirrored fields.
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CYPRUS
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500M 1980 SILVER MOSCOW OLYMPICS
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NGC PF 65 ULTRA CAMEO
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CYPRUS 1980 500 MILS SILVER PROOF ( OLYMPIC GAMES MOSCOW COMMEMORATIVE COIN).
OBVERSE: Composition for Olympic Games, the value 500 above and the date of issue 1980 below.
REVERSE: Coat of Arms of the Republic of Cyprus, with the inscription " CYPRUS " in Greek, Turkish and English.
DESIGNER: Antis Ioannides.
DIAMETER: 32.31mm.
WEIGHT: 14.14g.
SHAPE: Round.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Silver 0,925.
MINT: Royal Mint London.
MINTAGE: 7,500.
RARITY: Common.
CYPRUS 1980 500 MILS SILVER PF 65 ULTRA CAMEO
Brilliant and attractive with exceptional striking, frosted devices and flashy mirrored fields.
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500M 1981 SILVER WORLD FOOD DAY
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NGC PF 68 ULTRA CAMEO
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CYPRUS 1981 500 MILS SILVER PROOF ( WORLD FOOD DAY COMMEMORATIVE COIN).
OBVERSE: Composition depicting the two basic foods of human consumption, the ear of grain, characterestic product of Cyprus and the sword fish, characterestic fish of the island. The date 16 OCT. 1981 and the value of the coin 500 to left.
REVERSE: Coat of Arms of the Republic of Cyprus, with the inscription " CYPRUS " in Greek, Turkish and English.
DESIGNER: Clara Georgiou.
DIAMETER: 32.31mm.
WEIGHT: 14.14g.
SHAPE: Round.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Silver 0,925.
MINT: Royal Mint London.
MINTAGE: 7,500.
RARITY: Common.
CYPRUS 1981 500 MILS SILVER PF 68 ULTRA CAMEO
Brilliant and attractive with exceptional striking, frosted devices and flashy mirrored fields.
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5M 1980
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NGC PF 69 RD ULTRA CAMEO
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1980 Cyprus 5M Proof
OBVERSE: The emblem of the Republic of Cyprus. ( A dove flying with a branch of olive within its beak, in a shield inscribed with the date 1960. All within an open wreath of olive leaves). The date above the shield.
REVERSE: A ship, based on a painting on a jug found in Cyprus. 5 over the stern.
DIAMETER: 26 mm.
WEIGHT: 5.67 g.
EDGE: Plain.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 97%, Tin 0.5%, Zinc 2.5%.
ENGRAVER: W. M. Gardner.
MINT : Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE:
RARITY: Common.
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100M 1982
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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CYPRUS 100 MILS 1982, PROOF ISSUE
OBVERSE: The emblem of the Republic of Cyprus. ( A dove flying with a branch of olive within its beak, in a shield inscribed with the date 1960. All within an open wreath of olive leaves). The date above the shield.
REVERSE: A Moufflon or wild sheep (Ovis Orientalis) which has lived in the forests of Cyprus since neolithic times. The figure 100 below the animal.
DIAMETER: 28.5 mm.
WEIGHT: 11.31 g.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
ENGRAVER: W. M. Gardner.
MINT : Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 6.000.
RARITY: Common.
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50M 1982
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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OBVERSE: The emblem of the Republic of Cyprus. ( A dove flying with a branch of olive within its beak, in a shield inscribed with the date 1960. All within an open wreath of olive leaves). The date above the shield.
REVERSE: A bunch of grapes. Cyprus is one of the oldest vine-growing countries in the world, and grapes form one of the island's main products. A figure 50 below the bunch.
DIAMETER: 23.7 mm.
WEIGHT: 5.65 g.
EDGE: Grained.
METAL COMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
ENGRAVER: W. M. Gardner.
MINT : Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 6000.
RARITY: Common.
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25M 1982
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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CYPRUS 25 MILS 1982 PROOF
OBVERSE: The emblem of the Republic of Cyprus. ( A dove flying with a branch of olive within its beak, in a shield inscribed with the date 1960. All within an open wreath of olive leaves). The date above the shield.
REVERSE: A branch and cone of the Cedar pine (Cedrus brefifolia), a species unique to Cyprus. It is a protected tree and may not be felled or mutilated.
DIAMETER: 19.5 mm.
WEIGHT: 2.82 g.
EDGE: Grained.
METALCOMPOSITION: Copper 75%, Nickel 25%.
ENGRAVER: W. M. Gardner.
MINT: Royal Mint, London.
MINTAGE: 6.000.
RARITY Common.
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5M 1982
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NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO
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1982 Cyprus 5M Proof
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