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20 Drachmai - George I 3rd portrait
1884 year| Gold (.900) | 6.45161 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1884 |
| Value | 20 Drachmai |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 6.45161 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Arms within crowned mantle, denomination below
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
20 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ
ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥ Η ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ
Translation:
KINGDOM OF GREECE
20 DRACHMAE
MY POWER THE LOVE OF THE PEOPLE
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Edge
Reeded
Comment
this currency was minted according to the standards of the Latin Union
Interesting fact
The 20 Drachmai coin featuring George I (3rd portrait) from Greece, made of Gold (.900) and weighing 6.45161 g, is a rare and valuable collector's item. It was minted in 1884, during the reign of King George I, and features a portrait of the king on one side and the Greek coat of arms on the other. The coin's gold content and historical significance make it a sought-after piece among collectors and numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 A | 550000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Drachmai - George I (3rd portrait) 1884 coin.
