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[[Image:Greece S46-463.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 46, lot 463]]
 
[[Image:Greece S46-463.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 46, lot 463]]
  
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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 463 in Sincona sale 46 (Zurich, May 2018), where it sold for 400 CHF (about US$480 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Griechenland, Republik, seit 1974. 5000 Drachmen 1982. XIII. Leichtathletik-Europameisterschaften. Friedenstauben. Polierte Platte. FDC.'' (republic of Greece, 1982 5000 drachmai, 13th European Games. Choice Proof.)"</blockquote>  
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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 463 in Sincona sale 46 (Zürich, May 2018), where it sold for 400 CHF (about US$480 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''Griechenland, Republik, seit 1974. 5000 Drachmen 1982. XIII. Leichtathletik-Europameisterschaften. Friedenstauben. Polierte Platte. FDC.'' (republic of Greece, 1982 5000 drachmai, 13th European Games. Choice Proof.)"</blockquote>  
  
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 50,000.
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 50,000.
  
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''Specification:'' 12.50 g, .900 fine gold, this specimen 12.57 g.
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''Specification:'' 12.50 g, 0.900 fine gold, this specimen 12.57 g.
  
 
''Catalog reference:'' KM 144, Schl. 19, Fr-27.
 
''Catalog reference:'' KM 144, Schl. 19, Fr-27.
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* Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
 
* Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
 
* 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.
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* <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''Auction 46, Gold Coins and Medals,'' Zurich: Sincona AG, 2018.  
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* <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''Auction 46, Gold Coins and Medals,'' Zürich: Sincona AG, 2018.  
  
 
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Sincona sale 46, lot 463

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 463 in Sincona sale 46 (Zürich, May 2018), where it sold for 400 CHF (about US$480 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"Griechenland, Republik, seit 1974. 5000 Drachmen 1982. XIII. Leichtathletik-Europameisterschaften. Friedenstauben. Polierte Platte. FDC. (republic of Greece, 1982 5000 drachmai, 13th European Games. Choice Proof.)"

Recorded mintage: 50,000.

Specification: 12.50 g, 0.900 fine gold, this specimen 12.57 g.

Catalog reference: KM 144, Schl. 19, Fr-27.

Source:

  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • 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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