Greece 250 Drachmes Silver Coin 1981 Javelin throw
The spirit of the Olympic Games is capsured in this unique collection of Greek legal tender coins. The coins trace the history of the games, from their birth in ancient Greece to their revival in the 1896 First Modern Olympic Games and finally to the return of the athletes to Athens in 1892.
Early records of races are evident on pottery from ancient Greece, which depicted running men vying for first place. The role of running in ancient Greece was not just a contest, as it was also used in battle and to bring news.
Obverse: Ancient Olympic javelin throwing and the logo of the 1982 European Athletics Championships.
Lettering: XIII ΠΑΝΕΥΡΩΠΑΙΚΟΙ ΑΓΩΝΕΣ ΣΤΙΒΟΥ ΑΘΗΝΑ 1982 ΚΑΛΟΣΚΑΓΑΘΟΣ.
Reverse: The coat of arms of Greece displays a white cross on a blue escutcheon, which is surrounded by two laurel branches, below coin value in letter and number and date.
Lettering: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ AHMOKPATIA APAXMAI 250 1981.
Composition: Silver.
Fineness: 0.900.
Weight: 14.44 g.
ASW: 0.4178 oz.
Engraver: Theodoros Papagiannis.
Mintage: 150,000 pieces.
Greek Coins Set
Silver 250 Drachmes, Javelin throw Silver 250 Drachmes, Shot put