2 DRACHMAI 1911(a)

Silver coins were last issued in 1911 and no coins were issued between 1912 and 1922, during which time the Latin Monetary Union collapsed due to the First World War. By the time the republic was declared in 1924, the number of coins in circulation had dwindled and there was a serious shortage of cash.

Coin info:
Date:1911(a) Mintage:1,500,000
10.0000 g., 0.8350 Silver 0.2684 oz. ASW Ruler: George I Obv: Head left Rev: Mythological figure Thetis with shield of Achilles seated on sea horse