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1 Drachme - George I Pattern
1868 year| Silver | 5.01 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1868 |
| Value | 1 Drachma |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.01 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#408545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Arms within crowned mantle, denomination below.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
1 ΔΡΑΧΜΗ
Translation:
KINGDOM OF GREECE
1 DRACHMA
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Divo P82; Karamitsos T.38.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Drachme - George I (Pattern) 1868 is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was designed by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, and features a portrait of King George I of Greece on one side and the Greek coat of arms on the other. The coin was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
