Greece Coins
Greek numismatics is a fascinating field of study that spans from the ancient coins of classical Greece to today's circulating currency. Greece, the cradle of Western civilization, has left a monetary legacy that reflects its rich history and culture.
Current currency in circulation
Since 2002, Greece has used the euro as its official currency, after abandoning the drachma. Greek euro coins feature unique designs on their national side, including an Athenian owl on the €1 coin, a symbol of the ancient goddess Athena, and a trireme, an ancient Greek warship, on the €2 coin. These designs connect modern European currency with the rich Hellenic past.
Monetary history and highlights
Before the euro, the drachma was the currency of Greece for centuries, with origins dating back to the 6th century BC. An important milestone in Greek numismatics was the minting of the Athenian tetradrachm, one of the most influential coins of antiquity, showing the goddess Athena on the obverse and an owl on the reverse. During the Hellenistic period, portraits of rulers appeared on coins, beginning a tradition that would continue in world numismatics.
| Country | Greece |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Euro (EUR) |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | Athens |
| ISO2 | GR |
| ISO3 | GRC |
| Catalogued coins | 453 |
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Ancient coins of Greece
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Greece.
Drachma Euro 2002-?The most valuable coins
The most valuable Greece coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin catalogs related to Greece
You can consult other coins related to Greece, these catalogs are usually country history: former countries, unifications, independence provinces, colonies, etc.
Coin Catalog
10 euro (20 years of Olympic Games in Greece)
2 euro (150th Anniversary of the birth of Penelope Delta)
10 euro (Charles Nicolas Fabvier)
5 euro (200 years of the Battle of Samos)
2 euro (50th Anniversary of the Restoration of Democracy in Greece)
200 euro (150 years since the birth of Penelope Delta)
5 euro (200 years since the destruction of Kassos)
10 euro (Thales of Miletus)
10 euro (20 years since Greece won the Euro 2004)
10 euro (Archimedes screw)
50 lepta
1 drachma
2 drachmai
5 lepta
10 lepta
5 drachmai
5 lepta
10 lepta
20 lepta
5 lepta
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