CYPRUS, MAKARIOS TYPE SET GOLD AND SILVER

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: CYPRUS
Item Description: G50P 1977 ARCHBISHOP MAKARIOS III
Full Grade: NGC MS 69
Owner: TMS Coins

Owner Comments:

CYPRUS, ARCHBISHOP MAKARIOS III GOLD 50 POUNDS 1977
Issued by the Central Bank of Cyprus.

OBVERSE: The bust of the Archbishop facing right and wearing clerical heed-dress dignitary's veil, surrounded by the inscription " ARCHBISHOP MAKARIOS PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS " in Greek and the dates 1960-1977, period of his presidency.
REVERSE: Map of Cyprus with inscription " REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS " above in English, the value and the date of issue below.
DESIGNER: B.Phalireas.
DIAMETER: 28.4mm
WEIGHT: 15.98g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.9166
MINTAGE: 26,750

1977 MAKARIOS III 50 POUNDS MS 69

An FDC example of superb quality. Truly exceptional with its eye-appeal enhanced by the fine color.
Sharply struck, with immaculate surfaces and full original luster.

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