Catalog number

Greece - 100 Drachmai (1978)

Denomination

100 Drachmai

Material

Size: 158 x 67 mm Colour: Light brown

Ruler

Subject

Edge

Date

1978

Mintage

Obverse

Head of Athena of Piraeus, goddess of wisdomand crafts, war and strategy, and inventions in science, industry, art and agriculture, a bronze statue from an ArchaeologicalMuseum of Piraeus, wearing a crested Corinthian helmet, with Medusa's locks visible at her neck. Neoclassical headquartersof the University of Athens

Reverse

Adamantios Korais (1748-1833), a classical scholar and medical doctor who earned thetitle of "Teacher of the Greek Nation" for his role in the intellectual revival that took place in Greece before the outbreak of theGreek War of Independence in 1821. The image is based on a portrait in the National Historical Museum in Athens. Church ofArkadi Monastery in Crete, a symbol of Greek independence from Turkey

Series

Quality

Quantity

4

Value

Note

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