1963-4 GREECE SET 2X30 DRACHMA /DRACHMAI SILVER COIN AU

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30 drachmas - Map of Greece / GreekRoyal Family The Greek Royal Family is a direct family member of the House of Schleswig – Holstein – Sonderburg - Glücksburg. Its first monarch was George I and the family came to throne when Otto I of Greece allowed the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Second French Empire to occupy the port at Piraeus so as to prevent the Kingdom of Greece from aligning with the Russian Empire during the Crimean War (1853-1856). The coin depicts the dynasty: King George A', King Constantine A', King Alexander, King George B' and King Paul. Diameter : 34 mm Weight : 18 gr Composition : 83.5% Silver, 16.5% Copper Edge : Lettered "My power the love of people" Engraver: V. Falireas (Paris Mint) Mintage: 3,000,000 pieces Grade: Almost Uncirculated (AU) 30 drachmas – Wedding Anniversary The double-headed eagle is a common symbol in heraldry and vexillology. It is most commonly associated with the Holy Roman Empire and with the Byzantine Empire. In Byzantine heraldry, the heads represent the dual sovereignty of the Emperor (secular and religious) and/or dominance of the Byzantine Emperors over both East and West. However, the design was in use in the East for centuries before it was officially adopted by the Byzantines. T he coin commemorates the wedding anniversary of King Constantine and Queen read more

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