GREECE 

KM 147

SHORT COINS

ENCYCLOPAEDIA

                

Face Value Diameter mm Weight g Thickness mm Edge Composition Rotation
50 drachmes 27.5 9.1   Reeded Nickel-Brass Medal
Obverse Reverse

Legend 'Hellenic Republic' in Greek, ancient sailing boat (Trireme), denomination, the year of minting.

Trireme (boat with three lines oars) was main defense weapon of Athenians in 5th century.

Legend 'Homer' in Greek, bust of Homer left.

Homer (born in 8th century BC) is the name given to the purported author of the early Greek poems the Iliad and the Odyssey.