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  • 2 Drachmes 1988-2000, KM# 151, Greece
  • 2 Drachmes 1988-2000, KM# 151, Greece
Obverse

Depicts a portrait of Manto Mavrogenous. Engraver's initials (KK) on the shoulder.

Manto Mavrogenous (Greek: Μαντώ Μαυρογένους) (1796–1848) was a Greek heroine of the Greek War of Independence. A rich woman, she spent all her fortune for the Hellenic cause. Under her encouragement, her European friends contributed money and guns to the revolution.

Engraver: Konstantinos 'Kostas' Kazakos

KK
Μαντω Μαυρογενους

Reverse

Depicts a cannon, an anchor and a wheel of a boat above value dividing date, state name (Hellenic Republic) above. Mint mark of Athens (Acanthus leaf on the bottom.

ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
ΔΡΑΧΜEΣ
19 2 90

Edge

2 Drachmes

KM# 151 Schön# 93
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Characteristics
Material Copper
Weight 3.75 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness 1.48 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Bank of Greece

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