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20 Drachmes new lettering
| Issuer | Bank of Greece |
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| Year | 1982-1988 |
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| Currency | Third modern drachma (1954-2001) |
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| Obverse description | Central depiction of the Temple of Athena Nike as seen on the Acropolis of Athens, rendered with fine architectural detail showing four Ionic columns, a triangular pediment with decorative frieze, and a stepped stylobate. The circular legend ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ (Hellenic Republic) runs along the upper periphery in Greek script. Below the temple, the denomination ΔΡΑΧΜΕΣ 20 is prominently displayed in large numerals flanked by the split date, with the year divided on either side of the numeral 20 in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
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| Reverse description | Truncated bust of Pericles, the celebrated Athenian statesman, in left-facing profile, adapted from the celebrated ancient marble bust. He is depicted wearing a smooth Corinthian-style helmet pushed back on the head, with elaborately rendered curling beard and hair visible below the helmet brim. The portrait is bold and high-relief, faithfully evoking classical Athenian sculpture. The legend ΠΕΡΙΚΛΗΣ appears in Greek characters to the upper left of the portrait within the field. |
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