Greek 1 Drachma coin featuring King Constantine II

This coin was issued during the reign of King Constantine II of Greece, who ruled from 1964 to 1973. The drachma was the currency of Greece from ancient times until it was replaced by the euro in 2002. These copper-nickel coins were part of everyday circulation during a politically turbulent period in modern Greek history, just before the military junta took control in 1967. Greek coins from the Constantine II era are collected by numismatists interested in modern European monarchy and 20th-century Greek history. These coins appeal to collectors of world coins, particularly those focusing on European monarchies or Greek numismatics. They represent an accessible entry point for beginning collectors due to their relatively recent vintage and availability, while still carrying historical significance from Greece's final years as a kingdom.