50 Drachmes (new lettering) 1982-1984 front 50 Drachmes (new lettering) 1982-1984 back
50 Drachmes (new lettering) 1982-1984 photo
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50 Drachmes new lettering

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 12 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Greece
Period
Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1982-1984
Value
50 Drachmai (50&nbspGRD)
Currency
Third modern drachma (1954-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
12 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#566
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

The portrait in left profile of Solon (ca. 638 – 558 BC), a famous Athenian statesman, lawmaker, and lyric poet, is accompanied with a legend which indicates his name in Greek.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
Β.Σ.
ΣΟΛΩΝ

Translation:
V.S.
SOLON

Engraver: V. Sampatakos

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 50 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 on the other side, there is an image of a modern-day warship. This design represents the country's rich history and its modern-day military prowess.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1982  18899000 - - - - - -
1984  11411000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Drachmes (new lettering) 1982-1984 coin.