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2 Drachmai old lettering
| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1976-1980 |
| Value | 2 Drachmai (2 GRD) |
| Currency | Third modern drachma (1954-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
The portrait in left profile of Georgios Karaiskakis (1782-1827), a famous Greek klepht, armatolos, military commander, and a hero of the Greek War of Independence
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ ΚΑΡΑΙΣΚΑΚΗΣ
Translation: Georgios Karaiskakis
Engravers: L. Orphanos, Nikos Perantinos
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2 Drachmai coin was designed by sculptor V. Falireas and features a portrait of Queen Sophia of Prussia, who was the wife of King Constantine I of Greece. The coin was minted from 1976 to 1980 and was made of Nickel brass, a metal alloy consisting of 79% Copper, 20% Zinc, and 1% Nickel. It weighs 6 grams and has a diameter of 25mm.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 92401000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 45955000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Drachmai (old lettering) 1976-1980 coin.
