Lot #590: Greece 1959 Ten Drachmai Coin - Crowned Arms - Herakles (Hercules) - King Paul I

Obverse: Features the profile of King Paul I (1947-1964) facing left. He is depicted with a clean, dignified portrait characteristic of mid-century royal coinage. The inscription ΠΑΥΛΟΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ ("Paul, King of the Hellenes") surrounds the portrait, and the year 1959 is positioned at the bottom. Reverse: Features the Crowned Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Greece. The shield depicts a white Greek cross on a blue field, supported by two figures of Herakles (Hercules) wielding clubs. Below the shield is a ribbon bearing the royal motto, and the denomination 10 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ is clearly struck at the top. The 1959 Greece Ten Drachmai coin is a centerpiece of the early modern Hellenic Republic's coinage, representing the "New Drachma" period that followed post-war stabilization. Struck in high-purity nickel, it is admired for its substantial weight, durability, and the classical elegance of its maritime-themed design. Issued during the reign of King Paul (the father of the last Greek King, Constantine II), this coin was a high-value denomination in daily circulation. The use of nearly pure nickel provided a bright, silvery finish and a heavy, "precious metal" feel that signaled economic strength during Greece's period of mid-century reconstruction. Dimensions: Copper-nickel (99.5% Nickel, 0.5% Copper). 30 mm. 10 g. Pickup category timeslot {A}