CYPRUS - CYPRUS Republic. Essay of 5 pounds, Makários III, Primate of the Church of Cyprus, in cupro-nickel, small bust, Special Strike (SP) 1966. Av. ΑΡΧΙΕΠΙCΚΟΠΟC. ΜΑΚΑΡΙΟC. Γ. ΠΡΟΕΔΡΟC. ΚΥΠΡΙΑΚΗC. ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑC. Bust to left of Makários III; below, signature B. ΦΑΛΗΡΕΑC and hallmark A between two wings. Rv. Double-headed eagle displayed and crowned, holding two sceptres; above (date). Bruce - (see X#M5.1, gold); Cupro-nickel - 14.5 g - 35 mm - 12 h Top Pop (2): this is the finest graded example! PCGS SP66 (47300143). By Basil Phalireas. Special strike on cupro-nickel blank, smooth edge. Corner flower.