2 Drachmas
2 Drachmas (Constantine II)
Greece · 1966
A copper-nickel coin featuring the portrait of King Constantine II on the obverse and the crowned royal coat of arms supported by two figures on the reverse.
- Country
- Greece
- Year
- 1966
- Denomination
- 2 Drachmas
- Metal
- Copper-nickel
- Grade
- About Uncirculated (AU) / Mint State (MS)
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Overview
A copper-nickel coin featuring the portrait of King Constantine II on the obverse and the crowned royal coat of arms supported by two figures on the reverse.
Historical significance
Issued during the reign of Constantine II of Greece, shortly before the military junta of 1967 and the eventual abolition of the Greek monarchy in 1973.
Obverse (front)
Profile bust of King Constantine II facing left, surrounded by the Greek legend 'KONΣTANTINOΣ BAZIΛEYΣ TΩN EΛΛHNYN' and the year '1966'.
Reverse (back)
The crowned royal coat of arms of Greece supported by two figures (Heracles), with the denomination '2' and the text 'BAΣIΛEION THΣ EΛΛAΔOΣ' around the rim.
Estimated value
$1-$5 in circulated to uncirculated condition
What drives this coin's value
Condition, original mint luster, absence of scratches or environmental damage
Grade assessment
About Uncirculated (AU) / Mint State (MS)
Mintage & rarity
Common, millions minted for circulation
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Due to low market value, counterfeiting is rare. Check for proper weight, diameter, and magnetic properties.
Notable varieties & errors
No major varieties or major error types command a significant premium for this specific year.
Similar coins
Other Greek drachma coins of the mid-20th century featuring Constantine Paul or George II
Care & preservation
Handle by the edges with clean hands or cotton gloves. Store in a cool, dry place inside an archival-grade flip or holder. Do not clean.
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