5 Drachmai - Paul I

€1.00
IssuerGreece
Year1954-1965
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Drachmai (5 GRD)
CurrencyThird modern drachma (1954-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight9 g
Dimensions27.5 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)V. Falireas
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#83, Schön#23
Obverse descriptionPortrait of mature King Paul A` left, date below
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΠΑΥΛΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ ·1954· Β. ΦΑΛΗΡΕΑΣ
(Translation: Paul King of the Greeks V. Falireas)
Reverse descriptionCrowned arms (shield with a cross) with the defenders of the Crown, denomination below
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ 5 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ
(Translation: Kingdom of Greece Drachmai)
EdgeMilled
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1954  - Two variants; see comments - 21 000 000
1965  - In Sets only - 200 000
1965  - Proof - 4 987
Catalog ID4499321780
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