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500 Drachmes Chess Olympics
1988 year| Silver (.900) | 18.11 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 500 Drachmai (500 GRD) |
| Currency | Third modern drachma (1954-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 18.11 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#84980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Legend divides block design, shield at left and owl at right
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ 1988
28Η ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑΔΑ
ΣΚΑΚΙΟΥ
Translation:
THESSALONIKI 1988
28th CHESS OLYMPICS
Interesting fact
The 1988 Greek Chess Olympics 500 Drachmes silver coin features a unique design that incorporates a chessboard pattern on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) showcases the Acropolis of Athens, a famous ancient citadel located in the heart of Athens, Greece. This coin was minted to commemorate the 28th Chess Olympics, which took place in Thessaloniki, Greece in 1988.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Drachmes (Chess Olympics) 1988 coin.
