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5 Drachmai - Othon
| Silver (.900) | 22.385 g | 38.2 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | Otto (1832-1862) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1833-1846 |
| Value | 5 Drachmai |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.385 g |
| Diameter | 38.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Crowned arms within olive branches, denomination and date below
Script: Greek
Lettering:
5 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ
1833
Translation:
5 DRACHMAI
1833
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
These were among the first coins minted by the Monnaie de Paris for a foreign country.
Interesting fact
The 5 Drachmai coin from Greece, issued during the reign of King Othon (1833-1846), features a unique design element - a small image of a ship on the reverse side, which represents the country's maritime history and its connection to the sea.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1833 | 378000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1833 (1843) | 435 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1833 A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1844 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Drachmai - Othon 1833-1846 coin.
