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Greek 1930 - Demeter
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Moneta
Registered: August 2005
Location: Arizona USA
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This is one of the wonderful neo-classical coin designs that Moneta strives to present in the Gallery. This Greek Republic issue and another (Poseidon, 20 Dr) in this period are re-creations of classical Greek designs. In this case exact attribution to the ancient counterpart is unknown (info sought!). Obverse shows a veiled goddess Demeter and the reverse is a type common to the Greek colony (in Italy) of Metapontum (& others in Italy) showing a ear of wheat [under the Roman pantheon she is Ceres]. Italy used this motif in their neo-classical designs of the early 20 th Century. This is a one-year type and scarce this nice. A BU slabbed example sold for $700 in 2011.
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Keywords: Greek greece demeter wheat
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Denomination: 10 Drachmai
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Reference #: KM 72
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Date/Mintmark: 1930
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Condition: AU
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Weight: 7 gm; 24.5 mm
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Metal: Ag - .500
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Additional Categories: Greece (Modern)
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