10 Drachmae
10 Drachmai
Greece · 1978
A round copper-nickel coin featuring Democritus on the obverse and an atom model on the reverse.
- Country
- Greece
- Year
- 1978
- Denomination
- 10 Drachmae
- Metal
- Copper-nickel
- Grade
- Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated
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Overview
A round copper-nickel coin featuring Democritus on the obverse and an atom model on the reverse.
Historical significance
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.
Obverse (front)
Profile portrait of the ancient Greek philosopher Democritus facing left, with the inscription 'ΔΗΜΟΚΡΙΤΟΣ' (Democritus) along the left rim.
Reverse (back)
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'.
Estimated value
$0.25 - $2.00 depending on condition
What drives this coin's value
Condition and original mint luster; circulated pieces are generally worth face value or a small collector premium.
Grade assessment
Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated
Mintage & rarity
Common, tens of millions minted
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
As a modern, high-mintage circulation coin, counterfeits are extremely rare and generally not a concern.
Notable varieties & errors
Standard business strike with no major rare major mint errors commanding high premiums.
Similar coins
Other Greek drachma coins from the 1970s and 1980s featuring various Greek historical figures and scientific/cultural symbols.
Care & preservation
Handle by the edges with clean hands or cotton gloves. Store in a cool, dry environment in a non-PVC coin flip or holder.
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