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100 Drachmai
(Restoration of the Monarchy) – Greece
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration:
5th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Monarchy
Greece
Context
Year:
1940
Issuer:
Greece
Ruler:
George II
Currency:
First modern drachma
(1832—1944)
Demonetized
: Yes
Total mintage:
500
Material
Diameter:
38 mm
Weight:
25 g
Silver weight:
22.50 g
Shape:
Round
Composition:
90%
Silver
Magnetic:
No
Technique:
Milled
References
KM:
#
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75
Numista:
#26038
Value
Bullion value:
$63.96
Obverse
Description:
King George II, left-facing portrait.
Inscription:
ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Β! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ
25 ΝΟΕΜΒΡΙΟΥ 1935
Translation:
GEORGE II KING OF THE HELLENES
25 NOVEMBER 1935
Script:
Greek
Language:
Greek
Engravers:
O. Steinberger
,
F. Kovacs
Reverse
Description:
Arms in crowned mantle, denomination beneath.
Inscription:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
100 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ
ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥ Η ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ
Translation:
KINGDOM OF GREECE
100 DRACHMAS
MY STRENGTH IS THE LOVE OF THE PEOPLE
Script:
Greek
Language:
Greek
Engravers:
O. Steinberger
,
F. Kovacs
Edge
Reeded
Categories
Person
>
Monarch
Symbol
>
Crown
Symbols
>
Coat of Arms
Mints
Name
Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
—
Mintings
Year
Mint Mark
Mintage
Quality
Collection
1940
—
500
Proof
+
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