© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Drachmai - George I 3rd portrait - Pattern
1911 year| Silver (.835) | 10.01 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1911 |
| Value | 2 Drachmai |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 10.01 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#317231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mythological figure Thetis with the shield of Achilles, seated on a sea horse
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering: ΔΙΔΡΑΧΜΟΝ ESSAI
Translation: Drachmai
Engraver: Georgios Jakobides
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Drachmai coin was designed by the famous Greek engraver and artist, Georgios Stamatopoulos. Stamatopoulos was known for his work on various coins and banknotes, and his designs often featured images of famous Greeks and symbols of Greek culture. In this case, the coin features a portrait of King George I, who ruled Greece from 1863 until his assassination in 1913. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's transition from an agrarian society to a modern, industrialized nation.
