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500 Mills Hercules Coin; Silver
1975 yearSilver (.800) | 14.14 g | 32.31 mm |
Issuer | Cyprus |
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Period | Republic (1960-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1975 |
Value | 500 Mils (0.5) |
Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1955-1982) |
Composition | Silver (.800) |
Weight | 14.14 g |
Diameter | 32.31 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#61472 |
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Rarity index | 80% |
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
Engraver: Antis Ioannides
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1975 Cyprus 500 Mills (Hercules Coin; Silver) has a unique feature - it has a square shape, unlike most coins which are round.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1975 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Mills (Hercules Coin; Silver) 1975 coin.