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Sovereign-sized Cypriot proof 22-carat gold medal dedicated to Makarios III, Archbishop and President of the Republic of Cyprus between 1960 and 1977. These 7.98 gram collectables were produced by the Monnaie de Paris and designed by Greek sculptor Basil Philiares. The obverse features a left-facing bust of Makarios III with a Greek legend around. The reverse shows a double-headed eagle coat of arms of the Church of Cyprus with a crown above and the date (1966) around. These medals are struck to the same specifications as a UK Sovereign with Half Sovereign and Five Sovereign pieces also produced by the Paris Mint. These unusual Cypriot coins are pre-owned and offered in high grade, making an interesting addition to your collection of gold coins.
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Left-facing portrait of Makarios III by Basil Philiares with 'ΑΡΧΙΕΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟΣ ΠΡΟΕΔΡΟΣ ΚΥΠΡΙΑΚΗΣ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑΣ' around.
Double-headed eagle of the Cypriot coat of arms holding sceptres with a crown above and the date (1966) around, also by Basil Philiares.
These medals are struck in 7.98 grams of 916.7 gold, just like a 'full' Sovereign. They measure 22 millimetres from milled edge to milled edge and boast a proof finish.
50,000 of these Sovereign-sized medals were struck at the Monnaie de Paris in 1966. Half Sovereign and Five Sovereign-sized pieces were also available.
Our 1966 Cyprus gold Sovereign medals are pre-owned and offered in high grade. The stock images on this webpage represent the type and condition of the coin you will receive but do not show the exact coin.
50,000 of these Sovereign-sized medals were struck at the Monnaie de Paris in 1966. Half Sovereign and Five Sovereign-sized Cypriot medals were also available, all struck in 22-carat gold.
