Greece 1970 Definitive Series - Ancient Coins
Greece · 1970 · 10 Drachmai
This definitive stamp from Greece features an ancient coin, specifically a silver tetradrachm from the city of Akanthos, dating to around 470 BC. The design showcases a lion attacking a bull, a powerful and common motif in ancient Greek art and coinage. The stamp is part of a larger series dedicated to showcasing Greece's rich numismatic history.
Issued in 1970 during the Greek military junta period (1967–1974), this series emphasized Greece's classical heritage as a source of national pride.
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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