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5 Drachmai Regime of the Colonels
1973 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 9 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Regime of the Colonels (1967-1974) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1973 |
| Value | 5 Drachmai (5 GRD) |
| Currency | Third modern drachma (1954-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Pegasus, the mythological winged horse, is accompanied with the face value
Script: Greek
Lettering:
5
ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ
Ν. ΠΕΡΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ
Translation:
5
DRACHMAI
N. PERANTINOS
Engraver: Nikos Perantinos
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are some varieties where the last letters of the word "ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ" are not well struck.Interesting fact
The 5 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 rim is not typically found on coins and adds a distinctive touch to the coin's appearance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 13931000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Drachmai (Regime of the Colonels) 1973 coin.
