My nicest Greek coin of the 20th century

syraq · January 23, 2005 12:05AM

One of my three examples. First Hellenic Republic, 1930 20 drs, the monarchy was abolished and ancient designs were used as the inspiration.

Darkhorse, thank you, thank you, thank you.

cosmicdebris · January 23, 2005 12:07AM

Awesome coin and image.

trozau · January 23, 2005 12:08AM

Classic!

ajaan · January 23, 2005 12:14AM

Great Greek coin.

laurentyvan · January 23, 2005 12:36AM

Truly a beautiful coin with a wonderful design and very nice skin too. I wonder if that ship is the Greek trireme..? The Greeks had some truly amazing ships, some with crews numbering over 7000, equivilent to some modern aircraft carriers.

AuldFartte · January 23, 2005 12:56AM

That is incredible!!!

I gotta get one.

coinrookie · January 23, 2005 1:10AM

That is a spectacular coin. The design does make it appear to be alot older.

Steve

Aethelred · January 23, 2005 1:20AM

Very nice!

spinaker2000 · January 23, 2005 1:33AM

awesome!! Great design.

Shipcoin · January 23, 2005 2:16AM

Hey, Dimitri, that one is the only one ship coin from Greece, that still isn't in my Harbour (I mena modern ones sure

) And obviously it is the hardest one, so I pointed it as wanted even in VF

Seriously, terrific coin and fabulos picture!!

Thanks for showing us that beauty!!

MacCrimmon · January 23, 2005 3:04AM

What a splendid specimen.

I love the design treatment of the denomination on top of the sail, too.

To quote Aethelred, "I'll give you $20 for it anytime!"

oldshep · January 23, 2005 3:46AM

What a great design and well struck too!
Shep

CoinAddict · January 23, 2005 4:31AM

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

Darkhorse · January 23, 2005 4:48AM

<< <i>Darkhorse, thank you, thank you, thank you.

>>

You're welcome. It took a lot of hard work to prepare the images and sort through the 600+ photos I took.

rhound1977 · January 23, 2005 5:29AM

That is a beauty, and another fine Photo.....

python · January 23, 2005 6:27AM

Nice, I really like the obverse.

newsman · January 23, 2005 6:42AM

Beautiful coin!

All the coins from that set are nice, especially the 10 Drachma.

Those are really hard to find in nice condition, aren't they?

ozzysdad · January 23, 2005 9:12AM

Found it..... KM# 73, 20 Drachmai, Wt. 11.3100g. Comp. 0.5000 Silver , .1818oz. ASW Prow of Anchient Ship Obv. and Rev.
Neptune , Mintage 1930 11,500,000, / F 6.00 /VF 12.50/ XF 25.00/ UNC. 200.00/ BU 300.00

Philip · January 23, 2005 4:56PM

Truly splendid

I'm yet to add one to my collection.

PuddlePirate · January 23, 2005 5:23PM

That one is a beauty. I'll be looking for it myself and I'm sure it is going to take awhile to find its way into my fleet. Lovely picture, THANKS for sharing.

JoesMaName · January 24, 2005 1:14PM

Great coin and fantastic picture too!

Askari · January 24, 2005 1:26PM

That is indeed an awesome coin, Dimitri!! I aree, that was the period of the best modern Greek coins and that's a truly gorgeous example!

My nicest Greek coin of the 20th century

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