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1 Drachma - Constantine I Essai
1915 year| Gold (.916) | 8.22 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 | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 8.22 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#409394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned and mantled shield bearing the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Greece; below, ΔΡAXMH; in the lower right field, ESSAI in small letters.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥ Η ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ
ΔΡΑΧΜΗ ESSAI
Translation:
KINGDOM OF GREECE
Kingdom of Greece
My Power the Love of the People
MY POWER THE LOVE OF THE PEOPLE
Drachme Trial
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Plain edge marked with a cornucopia and 1OR
Comment
Karamitsos T.87; Tzamalis, Νομίσματα Ελληνικού Χώρου, Δ56.
Unique.
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 strike, and its design was never officially adopted for circulation. As a result, it has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists, with some examples selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
