1928-1943 Greece Note Set

This 10-note set of Greek Drachmi celebrates famous landmarks from the Cradle of Civilization. Spanning 15 years, this set features:

• 1928 1,000 Drachmai – Lion Gate with 2 lionesses at Mycenae Citadel built 1250 B.C.
• 1932 500 Drachmai – Bull sports practiced during Bronze Age by Minoans on Crete
• 1939 50 Drachmai – Gods of mythology Poseidon, Apollo and Artemis from Parthenon’s East Frieze
• 1940 10 Drachmai – World’s first university established by Plato in 347 B.C.
• 1941 1,000 Drachmai – Lion of Chaeronea honors soldiers fallen in battle that saw end to city-states and formation of Corinthian League
• 1942 1,000 Drachmai – Lion of Amphipolis honors Laemedon of Mytilene, an important general of Alexander the Great
• 1942 5,000 Drachmai – Farmers sowing and plowing fields
• 1942 10,000 Drachmai – Treasury of Athenians in Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi
• 1943 5,000 Drachmai – Two cavalry horse riders from Parthenon’s West Frieze
• 1943 25,000 Drachmai – Temple of Zeus, god of weather, built 460 B.C. at Olympia

Preserved for over 80 years, the detailed engravings on these notes are a remarkable testament of why Greece is credited as the ‘Cradle of Civilization’. This set is a great addition to a world currency collection. Affordably priced, it also makes a terrific gift for a student of history.