5 Drachmai old lettering

€554.00
IssuerGreece
Year1976-1980
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Drachmai (5 GRD)
CurrencyThird modern drachma (1954-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight5.5 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness1.85 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Th. Papagiannis
In circulation to28 February 2002
Reference(s) KM#118, Schön#61
Obverse descriptionDenomination, date below
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ 5 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ • 1980 •
(Translation: Hellenic Republic 5 Drachmai • 1980 •)
Reverse descriptionThe portrait in left profile of Aristotle (384 - 322 BC), a Greek philosopher and scientist, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica: `Aristotle was the first genuine scientist in history ... and every subsequent scientist owes him something`
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΡΙΣΤΟΤΕΛΗΣ
(Translation: Aristotle)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1976  - - 85 187 000
1978  - - 17 404 000
1978  - Proof - 20 000
1980  - - 33 701 000
Catalog ID2293386120
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