500 Drachmes (Diagoras) 2000 front 500 Drachmes (Diagoras) 2000 back
500 Drachmes (Diagoras) 2000 photo

500 Drachmes Diagoras

2000 year
Copper-nickel 9.54 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Greece
Period
Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2000
Value
500 Drachmai (500&nbspGRD)
Currency
Third modern drachma (1954-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
9.54 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
2.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#14567
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Ancient boxer Olympic winner Diagoras (464 BC) being carried by his two sons.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΠΓ.
2000 Θ.Π
Ο ΟΛΥΜΠΙΟΝΙΚΗΣ ΔΙΑΓΟΡΑΣ

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Diagoras coin was issued to commemorate the 2500th anniversary of the birth of the ancient Greek philosopher Diagoras of Melos, who was known for his contributions to the development of philosophy, particularly in the areas of ethics and logic.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2000  4000000 - - - - - -

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