Greece 1000 drachmai 1939

Greece 1000 drachmai 1939 1000 drachmai
Obverse of Greece 1000 drachmai 1939
Krause - Mishler KM# P110
Details Green

Obverse: Woman in national costume at right

Reverse: Blue-green, Athena at left and view of Parthenon ruins at center
Athena was Zeus' favourite daughter and highly esteemed by the Greeks for it was in her figure that the most important ideals of the ancient Greek spirit, prudence and bravery, were personified. She was the goddess of wisdom, protector of cities who ensured the peaceful life of citizens.

Printer: BWC (without imprint)

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