Greek Silver Coin 20 Drachmai 1930 – Poseidon & Trireme | Genuine Antique

Greek Silver Coin – 20 Drachmai 1930 – Poseidon & Ancient Trireme

Hold a piece of Greek history in your hands. Struck in 1930 during the Hellenic Republic, this extraordinary silver coin is one of the most celebrated Greek numismatic designs of the 20th century. The haunting profile of Poseidon — god of the sea — gazes imperiously from the obverse, his flowing beard and laurel crown captured in extraordinary relief detail. On the reverse, an ancient Greek trireme warship cuts through stylized waves, flanked by the inscription ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ (Hellenic Republic) and the denomination 20 ΔΡ.

• 🏛️ Country: Greece (Hellenic Republic – ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ)
• 💰 Denomination: 20 Drachmai (20 ΔΡ.)
• 📍 Year: 1930
• 🤈 Metal: Silver (500‰ fine silver)
• 📏 Diameter: ~34 mm
• ⚖️ Weight: ~11 grams
• 🎨 Obverse: Portrait of Poseidon (ΠΟΣΕΙΔΩΝ) with flowing hair and laurel crown
• ⛵ Reverse: Ancient Greek trireme warship, denomination 20 ΔΡ., date 1930
• 🔍 Condition: Fine to Very Fine — natural silver patina, all major details visible and sharp
• 🇹🇳 Origin: Greece (ships from Palestine)

The 1930 Poseidon drachma is sought after by collectors worldwide for its artistic design and historical significance. This coin was designed by Christos Frangos and minted at the Paris Mint — a true art nouveau masterpiece on silver.

⚠️ Collector’s Note

This is a genuine antique coin (circa 1930). The natural patina and minor wear are authentic signs of age and history, not defects. What you see in the photographs is exactly the coin you will receive. One coin only — sold as-is.

🚚 Shipping Information

Ships directly from Palestine in a protective coin envelope. A tracking number will be provided with every order.