Greece 1965 20 drachmai
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This specimen was lot 75139 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, November 2022), where it sold for $384. The catalog description[1] noted, "GREECE. 20 Drachmai, 1965. Paul I. PCGS PROOF-69 Deep Cameo. A truly flawless Proof with extraordinary mint brilliance. This coin has captivating cameo features and tremendous eye appeal. Paul died in 1964, so this coin was issued posthumously by his son, the new king, Constantine II." This type was originally issued for circulation in 1960. It was reissued in 1965 after the king's death and was hoarded, as circulated specimens are unknown.
Recorded mintage: unknown plus 4,987 proofs.
Specification: 7.50 g, 0.835 fine silver, 26.2 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-85.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The November 2022 Collectors Choice Ancient & World Coins Auction, Featuring the Pat Johnson Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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