MS68
1 Drachma Kanaris 1978 MS68 NGC
Greek nickel brass coin 1 drachma, Kanaris, dated 1978. Denomination above date. A corvette, a boat of 1821, denomination and date below. The portrait of Constantine Kanaris (1793-1877), a Greek admiral, freedom fighter and politician, who played an important role in the War of Greek Independence.
Issuer | Greece |
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Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1976-1986 |
Value | 1 Drachma (1 GRD) |
Currency | Third modern drachma (1954-2001) |
Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
Weight | 4 g |
Diameter | 21 mm |
Thickness | 1.45 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
1 Ecu 35th Anniversary of the foundation of the EEC 1992 MS68 PCGS Italy
1/2 oz Libertad 2016-Mo MS68 PCGS Mexico
10 Yuan 2017 People’s Republic Panda MS68 PCGS China
The Silver Panda is a treasured collectible for its yearly changing design. In 2016, this series changed to match the metric system. The 1 oz Silver Panda was replaced with the 30 gram Silver Panda, still containing .999 fine Silver.
The Silver Pandas were first minted in 1983. The first 3 years of mintage were in proof quality condition, and had a limited mintage of 10,000 pieces for each year. No Silver Pandas were struck in 1986, but they have been minted every year since then. Each year, the design of the panda changes making them highly collectible. The only year they didn’t change design was 2002, which used the same design as 2001.
The People’s Republic of China issues and guarantees the quality of each Silver Panda coin. Silver Panda coins are minted from several mints each year. Those mints include but are not limited to Shenzhen, Shanghai and Shenyang. Unlike the U.S. Mint, these Chinese Mints do not incorporate mint marks to distinguish the difference between each mint. Instead, these mints are known for having minor differences in the design of the coin such as font size, bamboo length and designs of the temple in certain year’s mintages. With the annual change in design, and unique mint variations, the price of Silver Pandas has appreciated over time making them highly sought after by collectors and investors alike.
20 Drachmai Athena Regime of the Colonels 1973 MS68 NGC
Greek copper-nickel coin 20 Drachmai, Athena, Regime of the Colonels, dated 1973. A phoenix rising from its flames is surrounded with the inscription "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ," engraver's abbreviation under flames. The portrait in left profile of the goddess Athena is accompanied with the face value and engraver's name in front of her.
Issuer | Greece |
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Period | Regime of the Colonels (1967-1974) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1973 |
Value | 20 Drachmai (20 GRD) |
Currency | Third modern drachma (1954-2001) |
Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
Weight | 11 g |
Diameter | 29 mm |
Thickness | 2.2 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
50 Lepta Botsaris 1978 MS68 NGC
Greek nickel brass coin 50 lepta, Botsaris, dated 1978. Denomination above date. The portrait of Markos Botsaris (1788-1823) left, a Greek klepht leader who played an important role in the War of Greek Independence.
Issuer | Greece |
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Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1976-1986 |
Value | 50 Lepta (0.50 GRD) |
Currency | Third modern drachma (1954-2001) |
Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
Weight | 2.51 g |
Diameter | 18 mm |
Thickness | 1.45 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |