CYPRUS 1977 GOLD 50 POUNDS MAKARIOS PROOF COIN
COMES IN ORIGIAL BOX FROM ROYAL MINT
MINTAGE: 26,750
| Issuer |
Cyprus |
| Period |
Republic (1960-date) |
| Type |
Non-circulating coin |
| Year |
1977 |
| Value |
50 Pounds (50) |
| Currency |
Pound (decimalized, 1955-1982) |
| Composition |
Gold (.917) 22cr |
| Weight |
15.98 g (1/2 OZ) |
| Diameter |
28.4 mm |
| Thickness |
1.47 mm |
| Shape |
Round |
| Orientation |
Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Yes |
| Number |
N# 15556 |
| References |
KM# 47
|
Obverse
Portrait of Archbishop Makarios facing right surrounded by the inscription "•ΑΡΧΙΕΠ•ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΣ ΠΡΟΕΔΡΟΣ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ" ("ARCHBISHOP MAKARIOS PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS") in Greek and dates 1960-1977, period of his presidency
Lettering:
ΑΡΧΙΕΠ•ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΣ ΠΡΟΕΔΡΟΣ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ
1960-1977
Engraver: Basil Phalireas
Reverse
Map of Cyprus with inscription "REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS" above in English, the value of coin £50 to right and the date of issue 1977 below.
Lettering:
REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS
£50
1977
Edge
Reeded
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom
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