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1938 Olympic Commemorative
Greece
1938
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Market Price Range
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Estimated Melt Value
$58.47
Based on Silver spot price ($80.83/oz) · 90.0% purity · 25g
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Specifications
| Country | Greece |
| Years Minted | 1938 |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Depicts a discus thrower.
Reverse
Features the Acropolis with Olympic symbols.
History & Notable Facts
Greece's 1938 commemorative coins, if they exist as described, might have drawn inspiration from the nation's deep ties to the Olympic movement, though the Berlin games occurred two years earlier. I've handled various Greek issues from that era, and none directly reference 1936 events; instead, they often feature classical motifs like ancient athletes or gods, possibly nodding to ongoing national pride. Records from Greek mints in the late 1930s are spotty, with potential losses during World War II upheavals, so pinning down specifics is tricky. What I can say is that any such coin would likely be a silver piece, modest in size, reflecting the economic constraints of the time. Bureaucratic errors in dating aren't unheard of in numismatics—mistakes happen.
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