2 Drachmai - Constantine II Regime of the Colonels

€546.00
IssuerGreece
Year1971-1973
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Drachmai (2 GRD)
CurrencyThird modern drachma (1954-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight6 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness1.85 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)V. Phalireas
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#99, Schön#44
Obverse descriptionThe portrait of young Constantine II left, date below
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΚωΝCΤaΝΤΙΝΟC ΒaCΙλΕΥC ΤωΝ ΕλλΗΝωΝ ·1973·
(Translation: Constantine King of the Greeks ·1973·)
Reverse descriptionSoldier in front of phoenix (the emblem of the Junta), anniversary date and denomination below
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒaCΙλΕΙΟΝ ΤΗC ΕλλaΔΟC 21 aΠΡΙλΙΟΥ 1967 2 • ΔΡaΧΜaΙ •
(Translation: Kingdom of Greece April 21, 1967 2 Drachmai)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1971  - - 9 997 531
1973  - Berne mint; varieties exist; see comments - 7 971 944
Catalog ID3958395600
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