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© Ma collection de monnaies
2 Drachmai Regime of the Colonels
1973 year| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Regime of the Colonels (1967-1974) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1973 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
The little owl, Athene noctua, symbol of goddess Athena which was first depicted on an ancient Greek tetradrachm (5th century B.C.), denomination right
Script: Greek
Lettering:
2 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ
Ν. ΠΕΡ.
Translation:
2 Drachmai
N. Per.
Engraver: N. Perantinos
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 2 Drachmai coin from Greece, issued in 1973 during the Regime of the Colonels, features a unique design element - a raised rim surrounding the coin's outer edge. This feature was added to help visually impaired individuals distinguish the coin from others in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 51163812 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Drachmai (Regime of the Colonels) 1973 coin.
