Owner Comments:
CYPRUS, ARCHBISHOP MAKARIOS III GOLD 50 POUNDS 1977
Issued by the Central Bank of Cyprus.
OBVERSE: The bust of the Archbishop facing right and wearing clerical heed-dress dignitary's veil, surrounded by the inscription " ARCHBISHOP MAKARIOS PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS " in Greek and the dates 1960-1977, period of his presidency.
REVERSE: Map of Cyprus with inscription " REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS " above in English, the value and the date of issue below.
DESIGNER: B.Phalireas.
DIAMETER: 28.4mm
WEIGHT: 15.98g
EDGE: Grained.
FINENESS: 0.9166
MINTAGE: 26,750
1977 MAKARIOS III 50 POUNDS MS 69
An FDC example of superb quality. Truly exceptional with its eye-appeal enhanced by the fine color.
Sharply struck, with immaculate surfaces and full original luster.