GREECE
KM 133 |
SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
Face Value | Diameter mm | Weight g | Thickness mm | Edge - Lettered | Composition | Rotation |
20 drachmai | 29.0 | 11.15 | ELLHNIKH DHMOKRATIA (Greek Democracy) | Copper-Nickel | Medal |
Obverse | Reverse | ||
Legend 'Hellenic Democracy' in Greek, the Parthenon, denomination (drachmes), the year of minting. The Parthenon is a temple of Athena, built in the 5th century BC on the acropolis of Athens. |
Legend 'Pericles' in Greek, bust of Pericles left. Pericles (495BC -429BC) was a prominent and influential statesman, orator and general of Athens. |