Greek 10 Drachmai 1968
Greece
1968
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Market Price Range
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Specifications
| Country | Greece |
| Years Minted | 1968 |
| Composition | Cupro-nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Head of the Goddess Athena facing right.
Reverse
Owl standing on olive branch with denomination.
History & Notable Facts
The 1968 Greek 10 drachmai coin was struck shortly after the colonels' coup, featuring a phoenix on its reverse that some interpret as the regime's emblem of national revival. Made from nickel, it marked a shift in material from earlier silver issues, reflecting postwar economic constraints. Its obverse bore a simple profile of King Constantine II, though he was already sidelined by the junta.
Obverse details included Greek lettering and the year, while the edge remained plain, unusual for the denomination. Mintage figures aren't reliably recorded; archives from that era are spotty at best.
The coin's circulation was brief before inflation devalued it. As for the phoenix, it's just a design element, not a talisman.
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