5 Drachmai - George I 2nd portrait

5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait) - obverse5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Greece
King George I (1863-1913)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1875-1876
Value 5 Drachmai
Currency First modern drachma (1832-1944)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 25 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 2.38 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
10492
References KM# 46
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Portrait of mature King George I head facing left, date below

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ
ΒΑΡΡΕ
1875 A

Translation:
George I KIng of the Greeks
Barre
1875 A

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Reverse

Arms within the crowned mantle, denomination below

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
5 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ
ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥ Η ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ

Translation:
Kingdom of Greece
5 Drachmai
My Power the Love of the people

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Edge

Reeded

5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait) -  obverse

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Mint

A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Marks

Anchor with ring Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1855-1878)
Bee Alfred Renouard de Bussière, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1860-1879)

Comments

In 1875, released some coins with an inverted anchor privy mark.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1875 A Anchor with ring Bee 1 195 799 $ 27 $ 45 $ 92 44% (fr) Ancre normale (vers le bas)
1875 A Anchor with ring Bee 1.8% Inverted privy mark; mintage included with regular strike
1875 A Anchor with ring Bee 0.9% Proof
1876 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 1 895 000 $ 24 $ 38 $ 43 $ 330 $ 1400 68% (fr) Ancre normale (vers le bas)
1876 A Anchor with ring Bee 1.1% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 32004
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 1876 A Anchor with ring Bee – (fr) Ancre normale (vers le bas) UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 2640.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098
Lot 33921
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2022 1876 A Anchor with ring Bee – (fr) Ancre normale (vers le bas) UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 1440.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait)
Katz
Auction 80
Lot 383
Internet Archive
5 Apr 2023 1876 A Anchor with ring Bee – (fr) Ancre normale (vers le bas) AU USD 412.48
(EUR 380.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait)
Katz
Auction 101
Lot 973
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2023 1876 A Anchor with ring Bee – (fr) Ancre normale (vers le bas) XF USD 64.04
(EUR 59.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait)
Katz
Auction 96
Lot 848
Internet Archive
23 Sep 2023 1876 A Anchor with ring Bee – (fr) Ancre normale (vers le bas) XF USD 36.91
(EUR 34.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait)
Katz
Auction 90
Lot 546
Internet Archive
18 Jul 2023 1876 A Anchor with ring Bee – (fr) Ancre normale (vers le bas) XF USD 34.74
(EUR 32.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait)
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 2453
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1876 A Anchor with ring Bee – (fr) Ancre normale (vers le bas) XF USD 55.36
(EUR 51.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait)
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 2452
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1876 A Anchor with ring Bee – (fr) Ancre normale (vers le bas) XF USD 51.02
(EUR 47.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait)
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 723
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1876 A Anchor with ring Bee – (fr) Ancre normale (vers le bas) XF USD 43.42
(EUR 40.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Drachmai - George I (2nd portrait)
Katz
Auction 66
Lot 370
Internet Archive
18 Sep 2022 1876 A Anchor with ring Bee – (fr) Ancre normale (vers le bas) XF USD 174.76
(EUR 161.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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