Greece 10 lepta 1973 - Triain and dolphins Type B

Obverse of Greece 10 lepta 1973 - Triain and dolphins Type B Reverse of Greece 10 lepta 1973 - Triain and dolphins Type B
Krause - Mishler KM# 103
Details Dolphins are common in Greek mythology and there are many coins from the time which feature a man or boy riding on the back of a dolphin. The Ancient Greeks treated them with welcome; a ship spotting dolphins riding in their wake was considered a good omen for a smooth voyage.

The three-pronged trident is the symbol of Poseidon, the god of the sea, earthquakes and horses. Although he was officially one of the supreme gods of Mount Olympus, he spent most of his time in his watery domain
Specifications Diameter - 20mm Thickness - N/A Weight - 1.1gr
Composition Aluminium
Edge Smooth
Comments Engravers: I. Stinis, N. Perantinos (Athens Mint)
Mintage 10,670,000 pieces

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