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Greece. 20 Drachmai 11x 1960
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Greece. 20 Drachmai 11x 1960

Greece – 11 × 20 Drachmai 1960 – King Paul I – Silver (.835) A desirable lot of eleven original Greek 20 Drachmai silver coins, all dated 1960, issued during the reign of King Paul I of Greece. The obverse features the left-facing portrait of King Paul I, while the reverse depicts the famous mythological scene of the Abduction of Europa by Zeus in the form of a bull, one of the most iconic designs in modern Greek coinage. Struck in .835 silver, these coins are highly sought after for both their historical significance and silver content. Specifications * Country: Greece * Ruler: King Paul I * Denomination: 20 Drachmai * Year: 1960 * Quantity: 11 coins * Metal: Silver (.835) * Weight: 7.5 g per coin * Total weight: 82.5 g * Total fine silver: approximately 68.9 g * Diameter: 25 mm * KM#: 82 Condition Circulated examples with light to moderate wear, original details, and attractive natural silver patina. Some coins exhibit minor toning and handling marks consistent with age and circulation. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. A quality lot of original Greek silver coinage, ideal for collectors of Greek and European numismatics as well as silver enthusiasts. The lot will be securely packaged and shipped with tracking.

No. 105974785

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Greece. 20 Drachmai 11x 1960

Greece. 20 Drachmai 11x 1960

Greece – 11 × 20 Drachmai 1960 – King Paul I – Silver (.835)

A desirable lot of eleven original Greek 20 Drachmai silver coins, all dated 1960, issued during the reign of King Paul I of Greece.

The obverse features the left-facing portrait of King Paul I, while the reverse depicts the famous mythological scene of the Abduction of Europa by Zeus in the form of a bull, one of the most iconic designs in modern Greek coinage.

Struck in .835 silver, these coins are highly sought after for both their historical significance and silver content.

Specifications

* Country: Greece
* Ruler: King Paul I
* Denomination: 20 Drachmai
* Year: 1960
* Quantity: 11 coins
* Metal: Silver (.835)
* Weight: 7.5 g per coin
* Total weight: 82.5 g
* Total fine silver: approximately 68.9 g
* Diameter: 25 mm
* KM#: 82

Condition
Circulated examples with light to moderate wear, original details, and attractive natural silver patina. Some coins exhibit minor toning and handling marks consistent with age and circulation. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.

A quality lot of original Greek silver coinage, ideal for collectors of Greek and European numismatics as well as silver enthusiasts. The lot will be securely packaged and shipped with tracking.

Final bid
€ 144
Yevhen Fedoryshyn
Expert
Estimate  € 180 - € 200

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