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  • 2 Drachmes 1982-1986, KM# 130, Greece
  • 2 Drachmes 1982-1986, KM# 130, Greece
Description

In 1982, the spelling of the plural of drachma was changed from drachmae (δραχμαί) to drachmas (δραχμές).

Engraver: Nikos Perantinos

Obverse

Depicts a portrait in the left profile of Georgios Karaiskakis, surrounded by his name.

Georgios Karaiskakis (Γεώργιος Καραϊσκάκης), born Georgios Karaiskos (1782–1827), was a famous Greek military commander and a leader of the Greek War of Independence.

ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ ΚΑΡΑΙΣΚΑΚΗΣ

Reverse

Depicts two crossed rifles with a branch, facial value with new spelling (Drachmes) dividend date below, surrounded by the country name (Hellenic Republic) above.

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
ΔΡΑΧΜΕΣ
19 2 82

Edge

2 Drachmes

New Lettering
KM# 130 Schön# 83
Characteristics
Material Nickel Brass
Weight 6.1 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 1.77 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Bank of Greece

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