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10 Drachmai old lettering
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 7.5 g | 25.6 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1976-1980 |
| Value | 10 Drachmai (10 GRD) |
| Currency | Third modern drachma (1954-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
The portrait in left profile of Democritus (460 - 370 BC), a Greek philosopher who developed the atomic theory of the universe surrounded with his name in Greek.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔΗΜΟΚΡΙΤΟΣ
Translation: Democritus
Engraver: L. Orphanos
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Drachmai coin from Greece features a portrait of Queen Sophia of Prussia, who was the wife of King Constantine I of Greece. She was known for her philanthropic work and her efforts to promote Greek culture and education. The coin was minted from 1976 to 1980, and it's made of copper-nickel, which is a durable and long-lasting material that's commonly used in coin production.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 76816000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 14637000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 28733000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Drachmai (old lettering) 1976-1980 coin.
