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¼ Drachma - Otto
| Silver (.900) | 1.119 g | 15.6 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | Otto (1832-1862) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1833-1846 |
| Value | ¼ Drachma |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 1.119 g |
| Diameter | 15.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Crowned arms within branches, denomination and date below
Script: Greek
Lettering:
1/4 ΔΡΑΧΜΗ
1833
Translation:
1/4 DRACHMA
1833
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Milled
Comment
Divo 16b-c; Karamitsos 89-90.
Interesting fact
The ¼ Drachma coin was minted during the reign of King Otto, who was a Bavarian prince that was appointed as the first king of Greece in 1832. The coin features an image of King Otto on one side and the Greek coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a deliberate choice to symbolize the country's wealth and prosperity. Despite its small denomination, the ¼ Drachma coin was an important part of Greece's early currency system and played a significant role in the country's economic development during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1833 | 780000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1834 A | 1175000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 | 1161000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 | 883500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Drachma - Otto 1833-1846 coin.
