Greek coins by denomination
Lepta, phoenix and drachmas: types and reforms
| 1 lepton | 2 lepta | 5 lepta | 10 lepta |
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| 20 lepta | 50 lepta | 1 phoenix | 1/4 drachma |
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| 1/2 drachma | 1 drachma | 2 drachmas | 5 drachmas |
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| 10 drachmas | 20 drachmas | 50 drachmas | 100 drachmas |
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The catalog illustrates 106 ordinary types of the phoenix and the modern drachma, with the two faces and the main differences. The years indicate the type range, not a mintage in each year. A lepton is the singular of lepta; one hundred lepta form the monetary unit of the respective system. The 1954 reform distinguishes the new drachma from the previous one. The 50 lepta of 1921, never issued, are not included; commemorative coins remain outside the current expansion.
The new photographs follow a common scale; the images already present are preserved. For 1912 series issues and monetary reforms: Bank of Greece, museum catalogue. The dates on the coins and the dates when the monetary system was introduced are separate information.
1 lepton
Phoenix
| 1 lepton Copper 1828–1830 Ioannis Kapodistrias | 1 lepton Copper 1830 Ioannis Kapodistrias | 1 lepton Copper 1831 Ioannis Kapodistrias |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 1 lepton · 1828–1830
- Copper; diameter 17 mm; weight 1.6 g. Phoenix within continuous circle; do not confuse with the 1830 beaded circle. Source: Numista N18550.
- 1 lepton · 1830
- Copper; diameter 17 mm; weight 1.8 g. Phoenix within beaded circle: distinct type from the KM1, although it shares the 1830. Source: Numista N18553.
- 1 lepton · 1831
- Copper; diameter 16.5 mm; weight 1.57 g. Phoenix redesigned, without circle. In the two composite photos it is the coin on the left; the one on the right is from 1870. Source: Numista N18556.
Drachma before the 1954 reform
| 1 lepton Copper 1832–1843 Otto | 1 lepton Copper 1844–1846 Otto | 1 lepton Copper 1847–1849 Otto | 1 lepton Copper 1851–1857 Otto |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 1 lepton · 1832–1843
- Copper; diameter 16.5 mm; weight 1 g. Large coat of arms and legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ. Source: Numista N23450.
- 1 lepton · 1844–1846
- Copper; diameter 16.6 mm; weight 1.299 g. Large coat of arms, but legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ: the word at the top differs. Source: Numista N29238.
- 1 lepton · 1847–1849
- Copper; diameter 16.6 mm; weight 1.299 g. Smaller emblem and redesigned vegetal crown; diameter 16.6 mm. Source: Numista N18566.
- 1 lepton · 1851–1857
- Copper; diameter 15 mm. Module reduced to 15 mm: not the 1847–1849 type. The composite photo contains both faces. Source: Numista N18567.
- 1 lepton · 1869–1870
- Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc); diameter 15 mm; weight 1 g. First portrait of George I, young. Source: Numista N28095.
- 1 lepton · 1878–1879
- Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc); diameter 15 mm; weight 1 g. Second portrait of George I, mature; check the shape of the face. Source: Numista N21022.
2 lepta
Drachma before the 1954 reform
| 2 lepta Copper 1832–1842 Otto | 2 lepta Copper 1844–1845 Otto | 2 lepta Copper 1847–1849 Otto | 2 lepta Copper 1851–1857 Otto |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 2 lepta · 1832–1842
- Copper; diameter 18.5 mm; weight 2.598 g; thickness 1 mm. Large coat of arms and legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ. The two images contain specimens 1837 on the left and 1834 on the right: same type, to be separated in the crop. Source: Numista N18560.
- 2 lepta · 1844–1845
- Copper; diameter 18.5 mm; weight 2.598 g. Legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ; 1845 specimen, distinguished from the previous type with ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ. Source: Numista N29239.
- 2 lepta · 1847–1849
- Copper; diameter 18.5 mm; weight 2.598 g. Redesigned coat of arms and plant crown; specimen 1849, module 18.5 mm. Source: Numista N68571.
- 2 lepta · 1851–1857
- Copper; diameter 17 mm. Module reduced to 17 mm; 1857 specimen, distinct from the 1847–1849 series. Source: Numista N84931.
- 2 lepta · 1869
- Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc); diameter 20 mm; weight 2 g. George I young; specimen 1869. Source: Numista N18142.
- 2 lepta · 1878
- Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc); diameter 20 mm; weight 2 g. George I mature; 1878 issue. Source: Numista N18570.
5 lepta
Phoenix
| 5 lepta Copper 1828–1830 Ioannis Kapodistrias | 5 lepta Copper 1830 Ioannis Kapodistrias | 5 lepta Copper 1831 Ioannis Kapodistrias |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 5 lepta · 1828–1830
- Copper; diameter 28.8 mm; weight 7.6 g. Phoenix within continuous circle; specimen 1828, distinct from the beaded circle of 1830. Source: Numista N18551.
- 5 lepta · 1830
- Copper; diameter 25 mm; weight 7.5 g. Phoenix within a beaded circle; 1830 issue, do not confuse with continuous circle type KM2. Source: Numista N18554.
- 5 lepta · 1831
- Copper; diameter 25 mm; weight 7.5 g. Phoenix without circle; 1831. Source: Numista N26032.
Drachma before the 1954 reform
| 5 lepta Copper 1833–1842 Otto | 5 lepta Copper 1844–1846 Otto | 5 lepta Copper 1847–1849 Otto | 5 lepta Copper 1851–1857 Otto |
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| 5 lepta Bronze 1869–1870 George I | 5 lepta Bronze 1878–1882 George I | 5 lepta Copper-nickel 1894–1895 George I | 5 lepta Nickel 1912 George I |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 5 lepta · 1833–1842
- Copper; diameter 24.7 mm; weight 6.495 g; thickness 1.7 mm. Large coat of arms and legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ; specimen 1833. Source: Numista N5498.
- 5 lepta · 1844–1846
- Copper; diameter 25 mm; weight 6.495 g. Large coat of arms and legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ; specimen 1846. Source: Numista N18565.
- 5 lepta · 1847–1849
- Copper; diameter 25 mm; weight 6.495 g. Redesigned coat of arms and plant crown; specimen 1849. Source: Numista N17791.
- 5 lepta · 1851–1857
- Copper; diameter 23 mm; weight 5 g; thickness 1.8 mm. Reduced module compared to the previous series; specimen 1851. Source: Numista N27729.
- 5 lepta · 1869–1870
- Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc); diameter 25 mm; weight 5 g; thickness 1 mm. George I young; specimen 1869. Source: Numista N1990.
- 5 lepta · 1878–1882
- Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc); diameter 25 mm; weight 5 g; thickness 1.25 mm. George I mature; specimen 1882. Source: Numista N4088.
- 5 lepta · 1894–1895
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 17.3 mm; weight 2 g; thickness 1.15 mm. Crown and value within branches; cupronickel, specimen 1894. Source: Numista N11004.
- 5 lepta · 1912
- Nickel; diameter 19 mm; weight 3.0 g; thickness 1.6 mm. Crown and owl on the sides of the central hole; 1912 issue. Source: Numista N2808.
New drachma from 1954
Specifications, differences and sources
- 5 lepta · 1954–1971
- Aluminium (95% aluminium, 5% magnesium); diameter 20.5 mm; weight 0.85 g; thickness 1.2 mm. Crown above the hole and ear of wheat next to the value 5; 1954 specimen. Source: Numista N527.
10 lepta
Phoenix
| 10 lepta Copper 1828–1830 Ioannis Kapodistrias | 10 lepta Copper 1830 Ioannis Kapodistrias | 10 lepta Copper 1831 Ioannis Kapodistrias |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 10 lepta · 1828–1830
- Copper; diameter 33 mm; weight 16 g. Phoenix within a continuous circle. The date 1830 also appears on the beaded circle type: check the drawing. Source: Numista N18552.
- 10 lepta · 1830
- Copper; diameter 30 mm; weight 15 g. Phoenix within beaded circle: type distinct from the 10 KM3 lepta. Source: Numista N18555.
- 10 lepta · 1831
- Copper; diameter 30 mm; weight 15 g. Phoenix redesigned, without circle. Source: Numista N18559.
Drachma before the 1954 reform
| 10 lepta Copper 1833–1844 Otto | 10 lepta Copper 1844–1846 Otto | 10 lepta Copper 1847–1857 Otto | 10 lepta Bronze 1869–1870 George I |
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| 10 lepta Bronze 1878–1882 George I | 10 lepta Copper-nickel 1894–1895 George I | 10 lepta Nickel 1912 George I | 10 lepta Aluminium 1922 Constantine I |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 10 lepta · 1833–1844
- Copper; diameter 28 mm; weight 12.990 g; thickness 2 mm. Large coat of arms and legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ. Source: Numista N3091.
- 10 lepta · 1844–1846
- Copper; diameter 28 mm; weight 12.99 g. Large coat of arms and legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ; 1846 specimen. Not to be confused with the later small coat of arms of the 1847–1857 type. Visible relief wear. Source: Numista N17821.
- 10 lepta · 1847–1857
- Copper; diameter 28 mm; weight 12.990 g. Smaller coat of arms and modified vegetal crown; 1857 specimen, does not replace the distinct 1844–1846 type. Source: Numista N15639.
- 10 lepta · 1869–1870
- Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc); diameter 31 mm; weight 10 g; thickness 1.6 mm. George I young; bronze denomination of 10 lepta, distinct from 10 drachmas. Source: Numista N2583.
- 10 lepta · 1878–1882
- Bronze (95% copper, 4% tin, 1% zinc); diameter 30.3 mm; weight 10 g; thickness 1.8 mm. George I mature; compare the portrait with the first type 1869–1870. Source: Numista N1132.
- 10 lepta · 1894–1895
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 19 mm; weight 2.91 g; thickness 1.25 mm. Cupronickel and smaller dimensions compared to the previous bronze; crown and denomination within branches. Source: Numista N7227.
- 10 lepta · 1912
- Nickel; diameter 21 mm; weight 4 g; thickness 1.6 mm. The Numista entry reports "never issued", while the Bank of Greece documents the nickel series of 1912. The type remains included, without automatically extending the data to the individual variants. Source: Numista N2364.
- 10 lepta · 1922
- Aluminium; diameter 21.2 mm; weight 1.52 g; thickness 1.77 mm. Aluminium, central crown and date 1922; planchet without hole, distinct from the nickel type of 1912. Source: Numista N7186.
New drachma from 1954
| 10 lepta Aluminium 1954–1971 Paul I | 10 lepta Aluminium 1973 Regime of the Colonels | 10 lepta Aluminium 1976–1978 Greek Republic |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 10 lepta · 1954–1971
- Aluminium (95% aluminium, 5% magnesium); diameter 22 mm; weight 1 g; thickness 1.28 mm. Crown above the hole and bunch of grapes on the value side; aluminium, 1954 specimen. Source: Numista N528.
- 10 lepta · 1973
- Aluminium (95% aluminium, 5% magnesium); diameter 20 mm; weight 1.1 g; thickness 1.6 mm. Phoenix and two dolphins on either side of the trident; 1973 issue without hole. Source: Numista N529.
- 10 lepta · 1976–1978
- Aluminium (95% aluminium, 5% magnesium); diameter 20 mm; weight 1.1 g; thickness 1.65 mm. Republican coat of arms and bull; issue 1976–1978, aluminum. Source: Numista N531.
20 lepta
Phoenix
Specifications, differences and sources
- 20 lepta · 1831
- Copper; diameter 35.8 mm; weight 32 g; thickness 4.00 mm. Phoenix and denomination within branches; 20 lepta of 1831, distinct from the lower nominals of the phoenix. Source: Numista N18557.
Drachma before the 1954 reform
| 20 lepta Silver (835‰) 1874–1883 George I | 20 lepta Copper-nickel 1893–1895 George I | 20 lepta Nickel 1912 George I | 20 lepta Copper-nickel 1926 Greek Republic |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 20 lepta · 1874–1883
- Silver (.835); diameter 16 mm; weight 1 g; thickness 0.6 mm. George I young and denomination beneath the crown; specimen 1874. Source: Numista N7312.
- 20 lepta · 1893–1895
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 21 mm; weight 3.9 g; thickness 1.35 mm. Crown and denomination within branches; cupronickel, 1893 specimen, different from the previous silver. Source: Numista N10206.
- 20 lepta · 1912
- Nickel; diameter 23 mm; weight 5.0 g; thickness 1.8 mm. Crowned coat of arms and figure with olive branch; central hole, issue 1912. Source: Numista N2365.
- 20 lepta · 1926
- Copper-nickel; diameter 16.8 mm; weight 1.8 g; thickness 0.95 mm. Denomination and Athena with helmet; 1926, with natural central hole. Source: Numista N5455.
New drachma from 1954
| 20 lepta Aluminium 1954–1971 Paul I | 20 lepta Aluminium 1973 Regime of the Colonels | 20 lepta Aluminium 1976–1978 Greek Republic |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 20 lepta · 1954–1971
- Aluminium (95% aluminium, 5% magnesium); diameter 24 mm; weight 1.2 g; thickness 1.25 mm. Crown above the hole and olive branch next to the value 20; 1969 specimen. Nominal correct, distinct from the 5 lepta with an ear of wheat. Source: Numista N532.
- 20 lepta · 1973
- Aluminium (95% aluminium, 5% magnesium); diameter 22 mm; weight 1.3 g; thickness 1.7 mm. Phoenix and olive branch with value 20; 1973, aluminium. Source: Numista N533.
- 20 lepta · 1976–1978
- Aluminium (95% aluminium, 5% magnesium); diameter 22 mm; weight 1.3 g; thickness 1.65 mm. Republican coat of arms and horse head; 1976 specimen. Source: Numista N535.
50 lepta
Drachma before the 1954 reform
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 50 lepta · 1868–1883
- Silver (.835); diameter 18 mm; weight 2.5 g; thickness 1.06 mm. George I young and denomination beneath the crown; silver, specimen 1874. Source: Numista N3949.
- 50 lepta · 1926
- Copper-nickel; diameter 19 mm; weight 2.89 g; thickness 1.3 mm. Value 50 and Athena with helmet; 1926 issue. Source: Numista N6245.
New drachma from 1954
| 50 lepta Copper-nickel 1954–1965 Paul I | 50 lepta Copper-nickel 1966–1970 Constantine II | 50 lepta Nickel brass 1973 Regime of the Colonels | 50 lepta Nickel brass 1976–1986 Greek Republic |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 50 lepta · 1954–1965
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 18 mm; weight 2.26 g; thickness 1.18 mm. Paul I and crowned coat of arms; 1954 specimen. Source: Numista N2366.
- 50 lepta · 1966–1970
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 18 mm; weight 2.3 g; thickness 1.2 mm. Constantine II and crowned coat of arms; 1966 specimen. Source: Numista N536.
- 50 lepta · 1973
- Nickel brass (79% copper, 20% zinc, 1% nickel); diameter 18 mm; weight 2.5 g; thickness 1.4 mm. Phoenix and palmette above the value 50; Republican issue of 1973. Source: Numista N538.
- 50 lepta · 1976–1986
- Nickel brass (79% copper, 20% zinc, 1% nickel); diameter 18 mm; weight 2.51 g; thickness 1.45 mm; previous catalogue: 2.50 g (catalogue entry: 2.51 g). Source: Numista N539.
1 phoenix
Phoenix
Specifications, differences and sources
- 1 phoenix · 1828
- Silver (.900); diameter 20 mm; weight 3.87 g. Silver denomination of one phoenix; distinct from the copper lepton even when the subject is similar. Source: Numista N29237.
1/4 drachma
Drachma before the 1954 reform
| 1/4 drachma Silver (900‰) 1833–1846 Otto | 1/4 drachma Silver (900‰) 1851–1855 Otto |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 1/4 drachma · 1833–1846
- Silver (.900); diameter 15.6 mm; weight 1.119 g. First portrait of Otto facing right; read the fraction 1/4 under the coat of arms. Source: Numista N18562.
- 1/4 drachma · 1851–1855
- Silver (.900); diameter 15 mm; weight 1.119 g. Mature portrait of Otto facing left; denomination 1/4 and date 1855. Source: Numista N26034.
1/2 drachma
Drachma before the 1954 reform
| 1/2 drachma Silver (900‰) 1833–1847 Otto | 1/2 drachma Silver (900‰) 1851–1855 Otto |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 1/2 drachma · 1833–1847
- Silver (.900); diameter 19 mm; weight 2.238 g; thickness 0.8 mm. Young Otto facing right; value 1/2 and date 1834 on the reverse. Source: Numista N18563.
- 1/2 drachma · 1851–1855
- Silver (.900); diameter 17 mm; weight 2.238 g. Mature portrait of Otto facing left; denomination 1/2 and date 1855. Source: Numista N26035.
1 drachma
Drachma before the 1954 reform
| 1 drachma Silver (900‰) 1832–1847 Otto | 1 drachma Silver (900‰) 1851 Otto | 1 drachma Silver (835‰) 1868–1883 George I |
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| 1 drachma Silver (835‰) 1910–1911 George I | 1 drachma Copper-nickel 1926 (1926–1930) Greek Republic |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 1 drachma · 1832–1847
- Silver (.900); diameter 22.7 mm; weight 4.477 g; thickness 1.1 mm. First coin type of Otto: youthful portrait and coat of arms within branches; module of approximately 23 mm. Source: Numista N18561.
- 1 drachma · 1851
- Silver (.900); diameter 21 mm; weight 4.477 g. Second coin type of Otto: different portrait and diameter reduced to 21 mm; 1851 issue. Source: Numista N81277.
- 1 drachma · 1868–1883
- Silver (.835); diameter 22.9 mm; weight 5 g; thickness 1.3 mm. George I young; crowned coat of arms on the reverse. Source: Numista N7224.
- 1 drachma · 1910–1911
- Silver (.835); diameter 24 mm; weight 5 g; thickness 1.6 mm. George I senior; Thetis on the sea horse replaces the coat of arms. Source: Numista N19024.
- 1 drachma · 1926 (1926–1930)
- Copper-nickel; diameter 23 mm; weight 4.9 g; thickness 1.47 mm. Republic: value and date 1926 on one side, head of Athena on the other. The impressed date does not equate to a mintage range. Source: Numista N2363.
New drachma from 1954
| 1 drachma Copper-nickel 1954–1965 Paul I | 1 drachma Copper-nickel 1966–1970 Constantine II | 1 drachma Nickel brass 1973 Regime of the Colonels |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 1 drachma · 1954–1965
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 21 mm; weight 4 g; thickness 1.7 mm. Paul I with coat of arms and supporting figures; new drachma system from 1954. Source: Numista N1889.
- 1 drachma · 1966–1970
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 21 mm; weight 4 g; thickness 1.5 mm. Constantine II replaces Paul I; similar coat of arms, but portrait and legends change. Source: Numista N540.
- 1 drachma · 1973
- Nickel brass (79% copper, 20% zinc, 1% nickel); diameter 21 mm; weight 4 g; thickness 1.7 mm. Phoenix and owl; nickel brass, republican type from 1973. Source: Numista N542.
- 1 drachma · 1976–1986
- Nickel brass (79% copper, 20% zinc, 1% nickel); diameter 21 mm; weight 4 g; thickness 1.45 mm. Corvette and portrait of Konstantinos Kanaris; nickel brass and 21 mm diameter. Source: Numista N543.
- 1 drachma · 1988–2000
- Copper (99.9% copper, 0.02% phosphorus); diameter 18 mm; weight 2.8 g; thickness 1.46 mm; previous catalogue: 2.75 g (catalogue entry: 2.8 g). Corvette and Laskarina Bouboulina: copper, diameter 18 mm; the portrait also changes compared to the 1976–1986 series. Source: Numista N544.
2 drachmas
Drachma before the 1954 reform
| 2 drachmas Silver (835‰) 1868–1883 George I | 2 drachmas Silver (835‰) 1911 George I | 2 drachmas Copper-nickel 1926 Greek Republic |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 2 drachmas · 1868–1883
- Silver (.835); diameter 27 mm; weight 10 g; thickness 1.69 mm. George I young and crowned coat of arms; specimen 1883. Source: Numista N18568.
- 2 drachmas · 1911
- Silver (.835); diameter 27 mm; weight 10 g; thickness 2.19 mm. George I mature and Europa on the bull; 1911 issue. Source: Numista N18571.
- 2 drachmas · 1926
- Copper-nickel; diameter 27 mm; weight 7.4 g; thickness 1.56 mm. Value written in letters and head of Athena with helmet; 1926 issue. Source: Numista N6246.
New drachma from 1954
| 2 drachmas Copper-nickel 1954–1965 Paul I | 2 drachmas Copper-nickel 1966–1970 Constantine II | 2 drachmas Nickel brass 1973 Regime of the Colonels | 2 drachmas Nickel brass 1976–1980 Greek Republic |
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| 2 drachmas Nickel brass 1982–1986 Greek Republic | 2 drachmas Copper 1988–2000 Greek Republic |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 2 drachmas · 1954–1965
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 23.89 mm; weight 5.78 g; thickness 1.62 mm. Paul I and coat of arms with supporting figures; 1962 specimen. Source: Numista N951.
- 2 drachmas · 1966–1970
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 24 mm; weight 6 g; thickness 1.85 mm. Constantine II and coat of arms; 1970 specimen. Source: Numista N545.
- 2 drachmas · 1973
- Nickel brass (79% copper, 20% zinc, 1% nickel); diameter 24 mm; weight 6 g; thickness 1.95 mm. Phoenix and owl; Republican issue of 1973. Source: Numista N547.
- 2 drachmas · 1976–1980
- Nickel brass (79% copper, 20% zinc, 1% nickel); diameter 24 mm; weight 6 g; thickness 1.95 mm. Karaiskakis and crossed rifles; old spelling ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ, specimen 1976. Source: Numista N548.
- 2 drachmas · 1982–1986
- Nickel brass (79% copper, 20% zinc, 1% nickel); diameter 24 mm; weight 6 g; thickness 1.77 mm. Karaiskakis and crossed rifles; new spelling ΔΡΑΧΜΕΣ, 1982 copy. Source: Numista N549.
- 2 drachmas · 1988–2000
- Copper (99.9% copper, 0.02% phosphorus); diameter 21 mm; weight 3.75 g; thickness 1.48 mm. Source: Numista N550.
5 drachmas
Drachma before the 1954 reform
| 5 drachmas Silver (900‰) 1833–1846 Otto | 5 drachmas Silver (900‰) 1851 Otto | 5 drachmas Silver (900‰) 1875–1876 George I | 5 drachmas Nickel 1930 Greek Republic |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 5 drachmas · 1833–1846
- Silver (.900); diameter 38.2 mm; weight 22.385 g. Young Otto facing right and coat of arms; silver, 1833 specimen. Distinct from the mature portrait of 1851 already acquired. Source: Numista N26033.
- 5 drachmas · 1851
- Silver (.900); diameter 36 mm; weight 22.385 g. Otto, issue of 1851: the reverse shows 5 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ. Do not attribute this pair to the nominal from one drachma. Source: Numista N87550.
- 5 drachmas · 1875–1876
- Silver (.900); diameter 37 mm; weight 25 g; thickness 2.38 mm. George I and coat of arms; silver, 1875 specimen. Scratches visible on the fields. Source: Numista N10492.
- 5 drachmas · 1930
- Nickel; diameter 30.2 mm; weight 9.9 g; thickness 1.8 mm. Phoenix and denomination within branches; 1930 issue in nickel. Source: Numista N2400.
New drachma from 1954
| 5 drachmas Copper-nickel 1954–1965 Paul I | 5 drachmas Copper-nickel 1966–1970 Constantine II | 5 drachmas Copper-nickel 1973 Regime of the Colonels |
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| 5 drachmas Copper-nickel 1976–1980 Greek Republic | 5 drachmas Copper-nickel 1982–2000 Greek Republic |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 5 drachmas · 1954–1965
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 27.5 mm; weight 9 g; thickness 1.8 mm. Paul I and coat of arms with supporting figures; 1954 specimen. Source: Numista N1879.
- 5 drachmas · 1966–1970
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 28 mm; weight 9 g; thickness 2 mm. Constantine II and coat of arms with supporting figures; 1970 specimen. Source: Numista N551.
- 5 drachmas · 1973
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 25 mm; weight 9 g; thickness 2.45 mm. Phoenix and Pegasus; Republican issue of 1973. Source: Numista N553.
- 5 drachmas · 1976–1980
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 22.5 mm; weight 5.5 g; thickness 1.85 mm. Value and Aristotle; old spelling ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ, specimen 1976. Distinct from the spelling ΔΡΑΧΜΕΣ of the subsequent series already illustrated. Source: Numista N554.
- 5 drachmas · 1982–2000
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 22.5 mm; weight 5.5 g; thickness 1.85 mm. Source: Numista N555.
10 drachmas
Drachma before the 1954 reform
Specifications, differences and sources
- 10 drachmas · 1930
- Silver (.500); diameter 25 mm; weight 7 g. 10 silver drachmas: ear of corn and head of Demeter, 1930 issue. Source: Numista N4922.
New drachma from 1954
| 10 drachmas Copper-nickel 1959–1965 Paul I | 10 drachmas Copper-nickel 1968 Constantine II | 10 drachmas Copper-nickel 1973 Regime of the Colonels |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 10 drachmas · 1959–1965
- Copper-nickel (99.5% nickel, 0.5% copper); diameter 30 mm; weight 10 g; thickness 1.57 mm. 10 drachmas: Paul I and coat of arms with supporting figures; diameter 30 mm. Source: Numista N3364.
- 10 drachmas · 1968
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 30 mm; weight 10 g; thickness 2 mm. 10 drachmas: Constantine II replaces Paul I, with different portrait and legends. Source: Numista N556.
- 10 drachmas · 1973
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 27 mm; weight 7.5 g; thickness 1.9 mm. 10 drachmas: phoenix and Pegasus; do not confuse with the 10 aluminum lepta of the same 1973. Source: Numista N558.
- 10 drachmas · 1976–1980
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 25.6 mm; weight 7.5 g; thickness 1.95 mm. 10 drachmas: atom and Democritus, old spelling ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ. Compare with the spelling ΔΡΑΧΜΕΣ from the series from 1982. Source: Numista N559.
- 10 drachmas · 1982–2000
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 26 mm; weight 7.5 g; thickness 1.95 mm. Source: Numista N560.
20 drachmas
Drachma before the 1954 reform
| 20 drachmas Gold (900‰) 1833 Otto | 20 drachmas Gold (900‰) 1884 George I | 20 drachmas Silver (500‰) 1930 Greek Republic |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 20 drachmas · 1833
- Gold (.900); diameter 21 mm; weight 5.776 g. Young Otto and crowned arms; gold, 1833. Source: Numista N18564.
- 20 drachmas · 1884
- Gold (.900); diameter 21 mm; weight 6.45161 g. Mature portrait of George I and crowned arms; gold, 1884. Source: Numista N26036.
- 20 drachmas · 1930
- Silver (.500); diameter 28.43 mm; weight 11.31 g; thickness 2.04 mm. Bow of ship and Poseidon; silver, 1930. Source: Numista N14565.
New drachma from 1954
| 20 drachmas Silver (835‰) 1960–1965 Paul I | 20 drachmas Copper-nickel 1973 Regime of the Colonels | 20 drachmas Copper-nickel 1976–1980 Greek Republic |
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| 20 drachmas Copper-nickel 1982–1988 Greek Republic | 20 drachmas Aluminium-nickel bronze 1990–2000 Greek Republic |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 20 drachmas · 1960–1965
- Silver (.835) (copper .165); diameter 26.2 mm; weight 7.5 g; thickness 2 mm. Paul I and Europa on the bull; silver, 1960 specimen. Source: Numista N6010.
- 20 drachmas · 1973
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 29 mm; weight 11 g; thickness 2.2 mm. Phoenix and Athena with helmet; Republican issue of 1973. Source: Numista N562.
- 20 drachmas · 1976–1980
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 29 mm; weight 11 g; thickness 2.3 mm. Temple of Athena Nike and Pericles; old spelling ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ, specimen 1976. Source: Numista N563.
- 20 drachmas · 1982–1988
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 28.8 mm; weight 11.15 g; thickness 2.25 mm. Temple of Athena Nike and Pericles; new spelling ΔΡΑΧΜΕΣ, 1982 copy. Pair without edge supports. Source: Numista N564.
- 20 drachmas · 1990–2000
- Aluminium-nickel bronze (92% copper, 6% aluminium, 2% nickel); diameter 24.5 mm; weight 7 g; thickness 1.8 mm. Source: Numista N579.
50 drachmas
New drachma from 1954
| 50 drachmas Copper-nickel 1980 Greek Republic | 50 drachmas Copper-nickel 1982–1984 Greek Republic | 50 drachmas Aluminium-nickel bronze 1986–2000 Greek Republic |
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Specifications, differences and sources
- 50 drachmas · 1980
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 31 mm; weight 12 g; thickness 2 mm. Solon and denomination above the waves; spelling ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ, 1980 issue. Source: Numista N565.
- 50 drachmas · 1982–1984
- Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel); diameter 31 mm; weight 12 g; thickness 2 mm. Solon and denomination above the waves; new spelling ΔΡΑΧΜΕΣ, 1982 copy. Source: Numista N566.
- 50 drachmas · 1986–2000
- Aluminium-nickel bronze (92% copper, 6% aluminium, 2% nickel); diameter 27.5 mm; weight 9 g; thickness 2.25 mm. Source: Numista N567.
100 drachmas
New drachma from 1954
Specifications, differences and sources
- 100 drachmas · 1990–2000
- Aluminium-nickel bronze ((92% copper, 6% aluminium, 2% nickel)); diameter 29.3 mm; weight 10.0 g; thickness 2.22 mm; previous catalogue: 29.5 mm (catalogue entry: 29.3 mm). Source: Numista N568.