
CYPRUS 1977 GOLD 50 POUNDS MAKARIOS PROOF COIN
COMES IN ORIGIAL BOX FROM ROYAL MINT
MINTAGE: 26,750
Issuer | Cyprus |
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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