10 Drachmai

A round copper-nickel coin featuring Democritus on the obverse and an atom model on the reverse.

Issued during the Third Hellenic Republic, this coin celebrates Democritus, the ancient Greek philosopher who formulated the atomic theory of the universe, appropriately paired with a modern atomic model on the reverse.

Profile portrait of the ancient Greek philosopher Democritus facing left, with the inscription 'ΔΗΜΟΚΡΙΤΟΣ' (Democritus) along the left rim.

A scientific diagram of an atom with orbiting electrons surrounding a central sun-like nucleus, encircled by the text 'ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ' (Hellenic Republic), the denomination 'ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ' (Drachmae), and the year '19 78' flanking the large denomination numeral '10'.

$0.25 - $2.00 depending on condition

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated

Common, tens of millions minted

Standard business strike with no major rare major mint errors commanding high premiums.

Other Greek drachma coins from the 1970s and 1980s featuring various Greek historical figures and scientific/cultural symbols.

Handle by the edges with clean hands or cotton gloves. Store in a cool, dry environment in a non-PVC coin flip or holder.