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20 Drachmai - Otto

1833 year
Gold (.900) 5.776 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Greece
King
Otto (1832-1862)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1833
Value
20 Drachmai
Currency
First modern drachma (1832-1944)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
5.776 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#18564
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Crowned arms within branches, denomination and date below

Script: Greek

Lettering: 20 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ 1833

Translation: 20 DRACHMAI 1833

Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Divo 9; Karamitsos 117.

Interesting fact

The 20 Drachmai - Otto 1833 coin from Greece is interesting because it was issued during the reign of King Otto, who was a minor at the time, and therefore, his name is inscribed on the coin in Greek as "Othonas" instead of "Otto".

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1833  17550 - - - - - -

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