Overview

Issued by the Hellenic Republic in 1982, this 2 Drachmes coin honours Georgios Karaiskakis, a famous commander and national hero of the Greek War of Independence (1821–1829).

Key Features & Details:

• Country: Greece (Hellenic Republic)
• Historical Figure: Georgios Karaiskakis
• Denomination: 2 Drachmes
• Year: 1982
• Material: Brass
• Condition: Circulated / Pre-owned – A genuinely circulated coin that has seen use. The profile bust of Karaiskakis, the crossed rifles and foliage, the date numerals “1982” and the Greek script all remain clear and fully legible, with natural surface wear, handling marks and toning consistent with circulation.
• Obverse (Front): Profile bust of Greek revolutionary hero Georgios Karaiskakis facing left, inscribed “ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ ΚΑΡΑΙΣΚΑΚΗΣ”.
• Reverse (Back): Crossed flintlock rifles over a central branch motif, inscribed “ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ”, denomination “ΔΡΑΧΜΕΣ”, large numeral “2”, and year “1982”.

Collector Value:

A classic pre-Euro Greek circulating coin celebrating national revolutionary history and military heritage.