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1 Drachme
1926 (1926-1930) years| Copper-nickel | 4.9 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Hellenic Republic (1924-1935) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1926 (1926-1930) |
| Value | 1 Drachma |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.47 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#2363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Athena facing left, engraver's name behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GILLIERON FILS
Engraver: Émile Gilliéron Jr.
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coins with mintmark B were struck in 1930 because there was a lack in transactions.Interesting fact
The 1 Drachme coin from 1926 to 1930 was designed by the famous Greek sculptor and engraver, Ioannis Vitsaris. Vitsaris was known for his work on various coins and banknotes, and his designs often featured images of famous Greeks and symbols of Greek culture and history. The 1 Drachme coin features an image of a young woman representing Greece, surrounded by laurel leaves and the value of the coin in Greek numerals. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the revival of Greece after the country's independence from the Ottoman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 15000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 (1930) B | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Drachme 1926 (1926-1930) coin.
