GREECE
KM 99 |
SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
Face Value | Diameter mm | Weight g | Thickness mm | Edge | Composition | Rotation |
2 drañhmai | 24.0 | 6.1 | Reeded | Copper-Nickel | Coin |
Obverse | Reverse | ||
Legend: 'Constantine II, King of Greeks'
in Greek, bust of King left, the year of minting. Constantine of Greece, formerly Constantine II, King of the Hellenes (born June 2, 1940) was King of Greece from 1964 until the abolition of the monarchy in 1974. |
Legend 'Kingdom of Greece' in Greek, soldier in front of Phoenix, denomination. Phoenix, in ancient mythology mythical sacred firebird, symbolizing Greece's rebirth. In April 1967 a military coup led by Col. G. Papadopoulos seized power, suspended the constitution and dissolved the Parliament. |