© Ma collection de monnaies
© Ma collection de monnaies
20 Drachmes new lettering
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 11.15 g | 28.8 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1982-1988 |
| Value | 20 Drachmai (20 GRD) |
| Currency | Third modern drachma (1954-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 11.15 g |
| Diameter | 28.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Helmeted bust of Pericles facing left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΕΡΙΚΛΗΣ
Translation: PERICLES
Engraver: L. Orphanos
Edge
Smooth and inscripted.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
Translation: HELLENIC REPUBLIC
Comment
Pericles (ca. 495 – 429 BC), a prominent and influential statesman, orator, and general of Athens in the city's Golden AgeInteresting fact
The 20 Drachmes coin from Greece features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. On one side of the coin, there is an image of a warrior from ancient Greece, while the other side features a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena. This design was chosen to represent the country's rich cultural heritage and its strong connection to the ancient civilization.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 24299000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 13412000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 10553000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 16196000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Drachmes (new lettering) 1982-1988 coin.
