10 Drachmai - Constantine II Regime of the Colonels

€557.00
IssuerGreece
Year1971-1973
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value10 Drachmai (10 GRD)
CurrencyThird modern drachma (1954-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight10 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)V. Falireas
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#101, Schön#46
Obverse descriptionBust of Constantine II facing left, engraver`s name under truncation.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ Β. ΦαλΗΡέαc ·1973·
(Translation: CONSTANTINE KING OF GREEKS V. FALIREAS 1973)
Reverse descriptionEmblem of the Junta (Phoenix rising from its flames and the silhouette of the soldier bearing a rifle with fixed bayonet), date of the rebellion and value below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering21 ΑΠΡΙΛΙΟΥ 1967 10 • ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ • ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
(Translation: APRIL 21, 1967 10 DRACHMAI KINGDOM OF GREECE)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1971  - - 502 018
1973  - - 540 848
Catalog ID3021543670
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