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Greece 1970 Ancient Greek Coins
common1945-1980

Greece 1970 Ancient Greek Coins

Greece · 1970 · 50 Lepta

This stamp is part of a series depicting ancient Greek coins. It features a silver tetradrachm from the city of Gela in Sicily, dating to around 480-475 BC. The design showcases a quadriga (four-horse chariot) being driven by a charioteer, with the goddess Nike flying above to crown the horses.

Issued in 1970, this series celebrated Greece's rich numismatic heritage, highlighting the artistic and historical significance of coinage from various ancient city-states.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

sg1214
scott1002
michel1032

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.5
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.25
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.1

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.