Greek 10 drachma coins
The name drachma is derived from the verb dratto ("to grasp"), as initially a drachma was a fistful (a "grasp") of
six oboloi (metal sticks), which were used as a form of currency as early as 1100 BC. The 5th century BC Athenian
tetradrachmon ("four drachmae") coin was the most widely used coin in the Greek world prior to the time of Alexander
the Great.
After Alexander the Great's conquests, the name drachma was used in many of the Hellenistic kingdoms in the Middle
East, including the Ptolemaic kingdom in Alexandria. The Arabic unit of currency known as dirham known from pre-Islamic
times and afterwards, inherited its name from the drachma; the dirham is still the name of the official currencies of
Morocco and the United Arab Emirates. The Armenian dram also derives its name from the drachma.
The following 10 drachma coins have circulated in Greece until the introduction of the
Common European Currency on January 1, 2002:
 | 10 drachmas - Democritus
Democritus (460 - 370 BC) was a Greek philosopher, who developed the atomic theory of the universe, which had been originated by his mentor, the philosopher Leucippus. Democritus was born in Abdera, Thrace. He wrote extensively, but only fragments of his ...| Krause - Misler | #132 | | Diameter | 26 mm | | Thickness | 1.95 mm | | Weight | 7.5 gr | | Composition | Copper 75%, Nickel 25% | | Edge | Smooth | | Comments | Engravers: Th. Papagiannis, L. Orfanos |
| Date | Mintage | Grade | Price | Shop | | 2000 | unknown | Uncirculated | € 0.25 | Buy | | 1998 | unknown | Uncirculated | € 0.4 | Buy | | 1992 | unknown | Uncirculated | € 0.6 | Buy | | 1990 | 4,014,180 | Uncirculated | € 1 | Buy | | 1988 | unknown | Uncirculated | € 0.8 | Buy | | 1986 | 24,441,000 | Uncirculated | € 2.7 | Buy | | 1984 | 23,802,000 | Uncirculated | € 2.7 | Buy | | 1982 | 35,539,000 | Uncirculated | € 0.8 | Buy |
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 | 10 drachmas - Democritus
Democritus (460 - 370 BC) was a Greek philosopher, who developed the atomic theory of the universe, which had been originated by his mentor, the philosopher Leucippus. Democritus was born in Abdera, Thrace. He wrote extensively, but only fragments of his ...| Krause - Misler | #119 | | Diameter | 26 mm | | Thickness | 1.95 mm | | Weight | 7.5 gr | | Composition | Copper 75%, Nickel 25% | | Edge | Smooth | | Comments | Engravers: Th. Papagiannis, L. Orfanos |
| Date | Mintage | Grade | Price | Shop | | 1978 | 14,637,000 | Uncirculated | € 2.7 | Buy | | 1976 | 25,247,000 | Uncirculated | € 2 | Buy |
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 | 10 drachmas - Pegasus
Pegasus, in Greek mythology, was a winged horse, son of Poseidon, god of the sea and the Gorgon Medusa. Pegasus sprang from Medusa's neck when she was killed by the hero Perseus. Shortly after its birth, the magic steed struck the ground on Mount Helicon, ...| Krause - Misler | #110 | | Diameter | 27 mm | | Weight | 7.6 gr | | Composition | Copper 75%, Nickel 25% | | Edge | Milled | | Comments | Engravers: I. Stinis, N. Perantinos (Athens Mint) |
| Date | Mintage | Grade | Price | Shop | | 1973 - Type B | 22,599,848 | Uncirculated | € 2.75 | Buy |
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 | 10 drachmas - Phoenix
The phoenix bird symbolizes immortality, resurrection and life after death in the ancient Greek and Egyptian mythology. According to the Greeks, the bird lives in Arabia, near a cool well and every morning at dawn, the sun god would stop his chariot to li ...| Krause - Misler | #101 | | Diameter | 30 mm | | Weight | 10.5 gr | | Composition | Copper 75%, Nickel 25% | | Edge | Smooth | | Comments | Engraver: V. Falireas (Athens Mint) |
| Date | Mintage | Grade | Price | Shop | | 1973 - Type A | 540,848 | Uncirculated | € 4.4 | Buy | | 1971 | 502,018 | Uncirculated | € 4 | Buy |
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 | 10 drachmas - Hercules
According to the Greek Mythology, Hera who was not fond of Hercules made him lose his mind. In a confused and angry state, he killed his own wife and children. When he awakened from his "temporary insanity," Hercules prayed to Apollo for guidance, and the ...| Krause - Misler | #96 | | Diameter | 30 mm | | Weight | 10.05 gr | | Composition | Copper 25%, Nickel 75% | | Edge | Smooth | | Comments | Engraver: V. Falireas (Bern Mint) |
| Date | Mintage | Grade | Price | Shop | | 1968 | 40,000,000 | Uncirculated | € 7.5 | Buy |
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 | 10 drachmas - Hercules
According to the Greek Mythology, Hera who was not fond of Hercules made him lose his mind. In a confused and angry state, he killed his own wife and children. When he awakened from his "temporary insanity," Hercules prayed to Apollo for guidance, and the ...| Krause - Misler | #84 | | Diameter | 30 mm | | Weight | 10.1 gr | | Composition | Copper 75%, Nickel 25% | | Edge | Smooth | | Comments | Engraver: V. Falireas (Paris Mint) |
| Date | Mintage | Grade | Price | Shop | | 1959 | 20,000,000 | Uncirculated | € 15 | Buy | | 1959 | 20,000,000 | Extremely Fine | € 11 | Buy |
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