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GREECE
KM 159 |
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SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
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GREECE
KM 159 |
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SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
| Face Value | Diameter mm | Weight g | Thickness mm | Edge | Composition | Rotation |
| 100 drahma | 29.5 | 10.0 | 2.22 | Reeded and plain sectors | Brass | Medal |
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Legend, 'Hellenic
Democracy' in Greek, 16-point star - Vergina's Star (Symbol of Macedonia), the year of minting, denomination. Vergina is a small town in northern Greece. |
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Legend 'Alexander the Great' on the upper arch, 'King of Macedons' on the lower one in Greek, bust of Alexander the Great right. Alexander the Great (356 BC–323 BC), also known as Alexander III, king of Macedon (336–323 BC), was one of the most successful military commanders in history. |