5 Drachmai - Constantine II (Pattern) 1966 front 5 Drachmai - Constantine II (Pattern) 1966 back
5 Drachmai - Constantine II (Pattern) 1966 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

5 Drachmai - Constantine II Pattern

1966 year
Gold (.900) 8.39 g 27.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Greece
King
Constantine II (1964-1973)
Type
Pattern
Year
1966
Value
5 Drachmai (5&nbspGRD)
Currency
Third modern drachma (1954-2001)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
8.39 g
Diameter
27.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#317678
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned arms (shield with cross) with the defenders of the Crown, denomination below

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒaCΙλΕΙΟΝ ΤΗC ΕλλaΔΟC
• 5 ΔΡaΧΜaΙ •

Translation:
KINGDOM OF GREECE
• 5 DRACHMAI •

Engraver: V. Phalireas

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Drachmai - Constantine II (Pattern) 1966 is a rare coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was designed by the Greek artist, Georgios Stamatopoulos, and features an image of Constantine II on the obverse side, and the Greek goddess Athena on the reverse side. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item, with some specimens selling for thousands of dollars at auction.