50 Drachmai old lettering

€565.00
IssuerGreece
Year1980
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value50 Drachmai (50 GRD)
CurrencyThird modern drachma (1954-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight12 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)V. Sampatakos
In circulation to28 February 2002
Reference(s) KM#124, Schön#64
Obverse descriptionThe value above the sea surrounded by the country name, mintmark between dots at the bototm.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ 50 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ 1980
(Translation: Greek Republic 50 Drachmai 1980)
Reverse descriptionThe portrait of Solon (ca. 638 – 658 BC), a famous Athenian statesman, lawmaker, and lyric poet, facing left accompanied with his name in Greek (ΣΟΛΩΝ).
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒ. Σ. ΣΟΛΩΝ
(Translation: V. S. Solon)
EdgeSmooth
MintNational Mint of the Bank of
Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece(1972-date)
Mintage1980  - - 32 950 999
Catalog ID6799295100
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