500 Mills (Hercules Coin; Silver) 1975 front 500 Mills (Hercules Coin; Silver) 1975 back
500 Mills (Hercules Coin; Silver) 1975 photo
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500 Mills Hercules Coin; Silver

1975 year
Silver (.800) 14.14 g 32.31 mm
Description
Issuer
Cyprus
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
References
Numista
N#61472
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
1975  10000 - - - - - -

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