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| − | The modern nation of [[Greece]] obtained independence from Ottoman [[Turkey]] in 1833. It functioned as a monarchy from that year until 1925 and again 1935-74. Since 1974, the country is the Hellenic Republic of Greece. This specimen was lot 464 in Sincona sale 46 ( | + | The modern nation of [[Greece]] obtained independence from Ottoman [[Turkey]] in 1833. It functioned as a monarchy from that year until 1925 and again 1935-74. Since 1974, the country is the Hellenic Republic of Greece. This specimen was lot 464 in Sincona sale 46 (Zürich, May 2018), where it sold for 200 CHF (about US$240 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Griechenland, Republik, seit 1974. 2500 Drachmen 1982. XIII. Leichtathletik-Europameisterschaften. Spiridon Louis. Polierte Platte. FDC.'' (republic of Greece, 1982 2500 drachmai, 13th European Games. Choice Proof.)"</blockquote> |
''Recorded mintage:'' 50,000. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 50,000. | ||
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''Auction 46, Gold Coins and Medals,'' | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''Auction 46, Gold Coins and Medals,'' Zürich: Sincona AG, 2018. |
''Link to:'' | ''Link to:'' | ||
* [[Greece 1981 2500 drachmai|1981 2500 drachmai, Pan-European Games]] | * [[Greece 1981 2500 drachmai|1981 2500 drachmai, Pan-European Games]] | ||
* [[Greece 1982 drachma]] | * [[Greece 1982 drachma]] | ||
| + | * [[Greece 1982 5 drachmes|1982 5 ΔΡΑΧΜΕΣ (drachmes)]] | ||
* [[Greece 1982 5000 drachmai Fr-25|1982 5000 drachmai, de Coubertin]] | * [[Greece 1982 5000 drachmai Fr-25|1982 5000 drachmai, de Coubertin]] | ||
* [[Greece 1982 2500 drachmai Fr-28|1982 2500 drachmai, Winged Statue]] | * [[Greece 1982 2500 drachmai Fr-28|1982 2500 drachmai, Winged Statue]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:08, 20 June 2025
The modern nation of Greece obtained independence from Ottoman Turkey in 1833. It functioned as a monarchy from that year until 1925 and again 1935-74. Since 1974, the country is the Hellenic Republic of Greece. This specimen was lot 464 in Sincona sale 46 (Zürich, May 2018), where it sold for 200 CHF (about US$240 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"Griechenland, Republik, seit 1974. 2500 Drachmen 1982. XIII. Leichtathletik-Europameisterschaften. Spiridon Louis. Polierte Platte. FDC. (republic of Greece, 1982 2500 drachmai, 13th European Games. Choice Proof.)"
Recorded mintage: 50,000.
Specification: 6.45 g, 0.900 fine gold, this specimen 6.47 g.
Catalog reference: KM 141. Schl. 18. Fr-26.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, Auction 46, Gold Coins and Medals, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2018.
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