note: small coins

Greece 50 Lepta {1976-1986} 

FEATURING
front: Markos Botsaris (Greek: Μάρκος Μπότσαρης; 1790 – 21 August 1823) was a Souliot chieftain, general of the Greek revolutionary army and hero of the Greek War of Independence. He played a key role in relieving the First Siege of Missolonghi in 1822–1823 and was awarded the title of General of Western Greece by the revolutionary Greek government. He was killed during the Battle of Karpenisi and was buried in Missolonghi with full honors. Botsaris is among the most revered national heroes in Greece.

Lettering: ΜΑΡΚΟΣ ΜΠΟΤΣΑΡΗΣ
Translation: MARKOS BOTSARIS

back lettering: 
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
50 ΛΕΠΤΑ

Translation: 
HELLENIC REPUBLIC
50 LEPTA 

• quantity 1 pair
• demonetized {no longer in circulation} polished Nickel-brass coins
• diameter: 18 mm
• weight: 2.5 g

GOLD PLATED STAINLESS STEEL EAR WIRES
• Style: steel fish hook ear wires with 6x2 mm coil 
• Metal: gold plated surgical steel for sensitive ears 
• Length: 19 mm top to bottom of loop in front
• Thickness: 21 gauge
• rubber stoppers included

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