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5 Drachmai - Otto Pattern
1833 year| Pewter (Sn: 94.34; Pb: 3.76; Cu: 0.915; Sb: 0.809; Bi: 0.175) | 20.75 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | Otto (1832-1862) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1833 |
| Value | 5 Drachmai |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Pewter (Sn: 94.34; Pb: 3.76; Cu: 0.915; Sb: 0.809; Bi: 0.175) |
| Weight | 20.75 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#408461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center; all within an olive wreath with ties below.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
5 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ
1833 A
✶
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Karamitsos T.22.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Drachmai - Otto (Pattern) 1833 from Greece, made of Pewter, has a unique composition of metals, including Sn (94.34%), Pb (3.76%), Cu (0.915%), Sb (0.809%), and Bi (0.175%). This blend of metals gives the coin a distinctive weight of 20.75g, making it stand out from other coins of its time.
