Greece 1873 silver 1 drachma coin king George
Features
Issuer | Greece |
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King | George I (1863-1913) |
Type | Standard circulation coins |
Years | 1868-1883 |
Value | 1 Drachma |
Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
Composition | Silver (.835) |
Weight | 5 g |
Diameter | 22.9 mm |
Thickness | 1.3 mm |
Shape | Round |
Obverse
Portrait of young King George I head facing left, date below
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ
ΒΑΡΡΕ
1868 A
Translation:
GEORGE I KING OF THE GREEKS
BARRE
1868 A
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Reverse
Arms within crowned mantle, denomination below
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
1 ΔΡΑΧΜΗ
Translation:
KINGDOM OF GREECE
1 DRACHMA