© Ma collection de monnaies
© Ma collection de monnaies
2 Drachmes
| Copper (99.9% Copper, 0.02% Phosphorus) | 3.75 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1988-2000 |
| Value | 2 Drachmai (2 GRD) |
| Currency | Third modern drachma (1954-2001) |
| Composition | Copper (99.9% Copper, 0.02% Phosphorus) |
| Weight | 3.75 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.48 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
The portrait in left profile of Manto Mavrogenous (1796-1840), a Greek heroine of the Greek War of Independence in 1821
Script: Greek
Lettering: Μαντώ Μαυρογένους
Translation: Manto Mavrogenous
Engraver: Kazakos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Some varieties have been found in coins of 1988, where the hair of Mavrogenous are well printed or faint.Interesting fact
The 2 Drachmes coin from Greece, made of Copper (99.9% Copper, 0.02% Phosphorus) and weighing 3.75g, has a unique feature. It has a distinctive "keyboard" pattern on its obverse (front side), which was designed to make it easily identifiable for the visually impaired. This feature was introduced in 1988 and was a pioneering effort in accessibility for currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 56531245 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 45729948 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 2987440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | 257538 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | 499794 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 1292979 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Drachmes 1988-2000 coin.
