CYPRUS SILVER PROOF 500 MILS COIN 1975 HERCULES IN BOX TOP
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CYPRUS SILVER PROOF 500 MILS COIN 1975 HERCULES IN BOX TOP
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
|---|---|
| Year | 1975 |
| Value | 500 (0.5) |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1955-1982) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.31 mm |
MINTAGE : 7000
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
Lettering:
ΚΥΠΡΟΣ
KIBRIS
CYPRUS 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.
Lettering: 500
