Owner Comments:
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.