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1 Drachma - Constantine I Essai
1915 year| Copper-nickel | 4.96 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | Constantine I (1913-1917, 1920-1922) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 1 Drachma |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.96 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#177844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat of arms, denomination below
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥ Η ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ
ΔΡΑΧΜΗ
ESSAI
Translation:
Kingdom of Greece
My power, the love of the People
Drachma
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Karamitsos T.86.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Drachma - Constantine I (Essai) 1915 is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was created as a trial coinage, and its design was never adopted for regular circulation. As a result, it has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Drachma - Constantine I (Essai) 1915 coin.
