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20 Drachmai - Paul I
| Silver (.835) (Copper .165) | 7.5 g | 26.2 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | Paul (1947-1964) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1960-1965 |
| Value | 20 Drachmai (20 GRD) |
| Currency | Third modern drachma (1954-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (Copper .165) |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 26.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#6010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Selene the moon goddess on horseback with the denomination to the left
Script: Greek
Lettering:
20
ΔΡΧ
Translation:
20
Drachmai
Edge
Inscripted with raised lettering and the date
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ 1960
Translation: Kingdom of Greece 1960
Comment
Of the coins dated 1960, 1,432,614 were minted in 1960 and 18,567,386 were minted in 1961.Of the coins dated 1965, 132,000 were minted in 1964.
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of King Paul I, who was the king of Greece from 1947 until his death in 1964. The coin was issued during his reign, and it's interesting to note that the coin's design was inspired by the king's interest in the arts and culture. The coin's reverse features an image of a Phoenix, which is a symbol of rebirth and renewal, and was a popular motif in ancient Greek art and mythology.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 4987 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Drachmai - Paul I 1960-1965 coin.
