Cyprus 500 Mills, 1975
Hercules Coin - Silver proof issue
Information
Country
Cyprus
Cyprus
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
500 Mils
Year
1975
Ruler
Republic
(1960–9999)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
14.14
Diameter (mm)
32.31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
500 Mils from Cyprus. Issued in 1975. Struck in Silver (.800). Measures 32.31 mm and weighs 14.14 g.
- Obverse
- Cyprus coat of arms (A dove holding an olive twig and the independence year 1960), laurel twigs around with inscription Cyprus in Greek, Turkish and English and the date of issue 1975
- Reverse
- The design is based on an ancient coin of king of Salamis Evagoras I. A legendary hero featuring Hercules is seating on the rock on which his lion's skin is spread, holding horn of plenty.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 10K | € 22,00 | proof |
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