5 Drachmai - Constantine II Regime of the Colonels

€552.00
IssuerGreece
Year1971-1973
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value5 Drachmai (5 GRD)
CurrencyThird modern drachma (1954-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight9 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)V. Falireas
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#100, Schön#45
Obverse descriptionThe portrait of young Constantine II left, engraver`s signature under it, date below.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΚωΝCΤaΝΤΙΝΟC ΒaCΙλΕΥC ΤωΝ ΕλλΗΝωΝ Β. ΦaλΗΡΕaC ·1973·
(Translation: Constantine King of the Greeks V. FALIREAS ·1973·)
Reverse descriptionSoldier in front of a phoenix (the emblem of the Junta), anniversary date and denomination below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒaCΙλΕΙΟΝ ΤΗC ΕλλaΔΟC 21 aΠΡΙλΙΟΥ 1967 5 • ΔΡaΧΜaΙ •
(Translation: Kingdom of Greece April 21, 1967 5 Drachmai)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1971  - - 4 014 180
1973  - Varieties exist - 3 165 973
Catalog ID7232602210
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