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2500 Drachmai – Greece

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 1982 Pan-European Games, Athens

Greece

Context

Year: 1981

Issuer: Greece

Period:

Third Hellenic Republic

(since 1974)

Currency:

Third modern drachma

(1954—2001)

Demonetization: 28 February 2002

Total mintage: 75,000

Material

Diameter: 21 mm

Weight: 6.45 g

Gold weight: 5.81 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #128

Numista: #78269

Value

Exchange value: 2500 GRD

Bullion value: $969.38

Inflation-adjusted value: 56921.12 GRD

Obverse

Description:

Shield encircled by laurels

Inscription:

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔHMOKPATIA

ΔPAXMAI

2500

1981

Translation:

HELLENIC REPUBLIC

DRACHMAS

2500

1981

Script: Greek

Language: Greek

Reverse

Description:

Winged figure with rings on ancient Greek coin.

Inscription:

XIII ΠΑΝΕΥΡΩΠΑΙΚΟΙ ΑΓΩΝΕΣ ΣΤΙΒΟΥ ΑΘΗΝΑ 1982

B.Σ.

ΚΑΛΟΣΚΑΓΑΘΟΣ

Translation:

13th Pan-European Athletics Championships Athens 1982

B.S.

KALOSKAGATHOS

Script: Greek

Language: Greek

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1981	—	75,000	Proof

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