note: extra-large coin


1930 Greece 5 Drachmai {1-year issue} 2S

FEATURING
front: A Phoenix rising from its flames

Lettering:
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
1930

Translation:
Greek Republic
1930

back lettering: 5 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ
Translation: 5 DRACHMAI

In Ancient Greek folklore, a phoenix is a long-lived bird that cyclically regenerates or is otherwise born again. Associated with the sun, a phoenix obtains new life by arising from the ashes of its predecessor. Some legends say it dies in a show of flames and combustion, others that it simply dies and decomposes before being born again. Most accounts say that it lived for 500 years before rebirth. Herodotus, Lucan, Pliny the Elder, Pope Clement I, Lactantius, Ovid, and Isidore of Seville are among those who have contributed to the retelling and transmission of the phoenix motif. The phoenix symbolized renewal in general, as well as entities and concepts such as the Sun, time, the Roman Empire, Christ, Mary, and virginity.

• quantity 1
• demonetized {no longer in circulation} polished Nickel coin
• diameter: 30.2 mm
• weight: 9.9 g

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• 24" stainless steel ball chain {2.5mm thick, lightweight 5 g}
• no chain or cord
• 1-1/8" stainless steel keychain with 30 mm ring {see last photo}

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