1968 20 Drachmai
Greece
1968
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Market Price Range
Based on 2 eBay listings · Prices vary by grade and condition
Estimated Melt Value
$36.89
Based on Silver spot price ($80.83/oz) · 83.5% purity · 17g
Updated 9:39 PM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Greece |
| Years Minted | 1968 |
| Composition | 83.5% silver |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features an ancient Greek hoplite warrior.
Reverse
Depicts the Acropolis of Athens with inscriptions.
History & Notable Facts
What sets the 1968 20 Drachmai apart is its commemoration of the 2,500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon, linking a modern Greek coin directly to ancient history with a design featuring a hoplite warrior on the obverse.
Struck at the Athens Mint from 90% silver planchets, it weighs 17 grams and measures 33 millimeters across. The reverse shows the Greek coat of arms, a nod to national pride during the military junta's rule. Mintage figures are murky; records from that era weren't always reliable.
People often claim these coins are rare, but that's overstated—they turn up in collections more than you'd think. As for myths, I've heard tales of them being buried as treasures, which just makes me sigh.
It's a straightforward piece, valued for its metal and history, not hype.
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