Greece 1 Drachma - Constantine II, 1966 – 1970
Information
Country
Greece
Greece
Currency
Third modern drachma
(1954 – 2001)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Drachma
Year
1966 – 1970
Ruler
Constantine II
(1964–1973)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4
Diameter (mm)
21
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Drachma from Greece. Issued from 1966 to 1970. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 21 mm and weighs 4 g.
- Obverse
- The portrait of young Constantine II left, date below (CONSTANTINE KING OF GREEKS V. PHALIREAS ·1967·)
- Reverse
- Crowned arms (shield with cross) with the defenders of the Crown, denomination below (KINGDOM OF GREECE • 1 DRACHMA •)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | g | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7M | € 0,10 | € 0,13 | € 0,33 | € 0,37 | € 0,60 | € 1,10 | € 3,30 | Bombay mint | 28% | |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Bombay mint; Proof | 0.9% | |
| 1967 | 20M | € 0,12 | € 0,12 | € 0,14 | € 0,27 | € 0,49 | € 0,50 | € 1,60 | Kremnica mint | 58% | |
| 1966 | 20M | € 0,13 | € 0,13 | € 0,13 | € 0,33 | € 0,33 | € 2,10 | € 2,30 | Kremnica mint | 59% | |
| 1966 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Kremnica mint; Proof | 0.8% |
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