© Ma collection de monnaies
© Ma collection de monnaies
10 Drachmes new lettering
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 7.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1982-2000 |
| Value | 10 Drachmai (10 GRD) |
| Currency | Third modern drachma (1954-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Bust of Democritus facing left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔΗΜΟΚΡΙΤΟΣ
Translation: DEMOCRITUS
Engraver: L. Orphanos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Democritus (460 - 370 BC), a Greek philosopher who developed the first atomic theory.Interesting fact
The 10 Drachmes coin was the first coin to feature the new lettering of the Greek alphabet, which was introduced in 1982. The old lettering had been used on Greek coins since ancient times, and the change was made to modernize the currency and make it easier to read for the visually impaired. The new lettering was designed by the Greek artist and calligrapher, Georgios D. Katsoulis.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 35539000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 23802000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 24441000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 16869000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1992 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Drachmes (new lettering) 1982-2000 coin.
