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1 Drachme - Otto
| Silver (.900) | 4.477 g | 22.7 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | Otto (1832-1862) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1832-1847 |
| Value | 1 Drachma |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 4.477 g |
| Diameter | 22.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Crowned arms within branches, denomination and date below
Script: Greek
Lettering:
1 ΔΡΑΧΜΗ
1832
Translation:
1 DRACHME
1832
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
There are some varieties for 1833 coins: without anchor, without A, with anchor, with A. For the year 1834, there are some varieties with smaller head.
These were among the first coins minted by the Monnaie de Paris for a foreign country.
Interesting fact
The 1 Drachme coin from Greece, minted between 1832 and 1847, features a unique design element - a small image of a phoenix rising from the ashes, symbolizing the rebirth of Greece after its war of independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1832 | 1125000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1833 A | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Drachme - Otto 1832-1847 coin.
