Greece Silver Coin Melt Values - Live Calculator
The table below lists each denomination and computes live melt value from the current silver spot price of $66.67 per troy ounce.
| Coin | Face Value | Years | Fineness | Gross Weight (g) | ASW (g) | ASW (oz t) | Qty | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drachme | 1 | 1910 - 1911 | 0.835 | 5 | 4.18 | 0.1342 | $0.00 | |
| Drachmai | 10 | 1930 | 0.5 | 7 | 3.5 | 0.1125 | $0.00 | |
| Drachmai | 2 | 1911 | 0.835 | 10 | 8.35 | 0.2685 | $0.00 | |
| Drachmai | 20 | 1930 | 0.5 | 11.31 | 5.66 | 0.1818 | $0.00 | |
| Drachmai | 20 | 1960 - 1965 | 0.835 | 7.5 | 6.26 | 0.2013 | $0.00 | |
| Drachmai | 30 | 1963 | 0.835 | 18 | 15.03 | 0.4832 | $0.00 | |
| Drachmai | 30 | 1964 | 0.835 | 12 | 10.02 | 0.3222 | $0.00 | |
| Grand Total | $0.00 | |||||||
Country Silver Coin History
Ancient Greece
The history of silver coins in Greece dates back to ancient times, with the first known uses of silver coinage occurring in the 7th century BCE. The Greek city-states, such as Athens, Corinth, and Aegina, began minting their own silver coins, which were used not only for trade within Greece but also with other Mediterranean civilizations.
The Athenian Tetradrachm
One of the most famous silver coins from ancient Greece is the Athenian tetradrachm, first minted in Athens around 510 BCE. The coin featured the image of the goddess Athena on the obverse and an owl, her sacred bird, on the reverse. The Athenian tetradrachm became one of the most widely used coins in the ancient world due to Athens' political and economic power.
Hellenistic Period
During the Hellenistic period (323-31 BCE), following the conquests of Alexander the Great, the use of silver coins spread throughout his vast empire. The standardization of coinage facilitated trade and economic stability. Many Hellenistic kingdoms issued their own silver coins, often featuring the likeness of their rulers.
Roman Greece
When Greece became part of the Roman Empire in the 2nd century BCE, Roman coinage gradually replaced the local Greek currencies. However, Greek designs and motifs continued to influence Roman coinage, and some Greek cities were allowed to continue minting their own coins for local use.
Modern Greece
In modern times, Greece has continued to mint silver coins, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Greek drachma, which was reintroduced as the national currency in 1832, included silver coins of various denominations. These coins often featured important historical figures and symbols of Greece's cultural heritage.
