40 Drachmai - Othon Pattern Strike
1852 year| Gold (.900) | 11.553 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | Otto (1832-1862) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1852 |
| Value | 40 Drachmai |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 11.553 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#90768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms within olive branches, denomination and date below
Script: Greek
Lettering: 40 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ 1852
Translation: 40 DRACHMAI 1852
Engraver: Konrad Lange
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Never put into circulation.Interesting fact
The Pattern 40 Drachmai - Othon (Pattern Strike) 1852 from Greece is a rare and valuable coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was designed by the famous German engraver, Johann Wilhelm von Hellen, and features a portrait of King Otto of Greece on one side and the Greek coat of arms on the other. The coin was never circulated and was only used as a pattern, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1852 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 40 Drachmai - Othon (Pattern Strike) 1852 coin.
