Search

You can browse different 'types' of coins or the whole database. To search for words / key phrases in the database , you need to be careful in writing and spelling. Also the keyword / key phrase must have at least 3 characters . To be successful and find what you are looking for , be specific and not to use , where possible , accents on words / phrases. The search data is a complex process that can take several seconds ( 2'' - 5 '' ). The results shows the general details in list. Click the number that corresponds to the database and a new window will be displayed, with more details and photo of a particular coin. Some examples of search will be given : EXAMPLE 1: If you want to find the currencies of specific chronology, write '1833 1834 1838' (with spaces between) and select the ' Any word '. EXAMPLE 2: If you want to find coins of 5 drachmae regardless chronology drachmas write '5 drachma ' or '5 Dr ' and select the ' Exact Phrase ' . Beware if you select " Exact phrase " phrase is searched for , which means that if you write eg '5 Drachmas 1833 ', no results will be found . EXAMPLE 3: If you want to find specific coins of a particular chronology write drachmas ' 1833 5 ' or '5 drachma 1833 ' or '5 Dr 1833 ' and select ' All the words '.