Greece 1 drachma 1978 - Konstantinos Kanaris

EUR 1.26

UNCGrade ExplanationA new condition coin that does not have any sign of wear. Marks on the coin that may come from the manufacturing process do not keep a coin from being unciruclated

Obverse of Greece 1 drachma 1978 - Konstantinos Kanaris

Reverse of Greece 1 drachma 1978 - Konstantinos Kanaris

Krause - Mishler	KM# 116
Details	Konstantinos Kanaris (1793 - 1877) came from the island of Psara. He blew up the Turkish armada at Chios and at Tenedos and other Turkish ships at Mytilene and Samos (1824). He also attempted to burn the Turkish ships at the port of Alexandria in order to destroy Mehmet Ali's preparations against Greece, but failed. He became one of the important naval figures of the revolution and with the liberation of Greece he became involved with politics opposing king Othon. He served several times as a minister and became prime minister
Specifications	Diameter - 21mm Thickness - N/A Weight - 4.1gr
Composition	Nickel - Brass
Edge	Smooth
Comments	Engravers: L. Orphanos, N. Perantinos
Mintage	21,200,000 pieces