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500 Mils Hercules Coin
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 14.14 g | 32.31 mm |
| Issuer | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1975-1977 |
| Value | 500 Mils (0.5) |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1955-1982) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
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
Designer: Antis Ioannides
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 500 Mils (Hercules Coin) from Cyprus, minted between 1975 and 1977, features an image of Hercules, the mythological hero, on its obverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Mils (Hercules Coin) 1975-1977 coin.
