½ Drachma - Othon

Features

Issuer Greece
King Otto (1832-1862)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1833-1847
Value ½ Drachma
Currency First modern drachma (1832-1944)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 2.238 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness 0.8 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
18563
References KM# 19
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 young King Othon head right

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΟΘΩΝ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
Κ.Φ.

Translation:
OTHON KING OF GREECE
Κ.Φ.

Engraver: G. Voigt

Reverse

Crowned arms within branches, denomination and date below

Script: Greek

Lettering:
1/2 ΔΡΑΧΜΗ
1834 A

Translation:
1/2 DRACHMA
1834 A

Engraver: G. Voigt

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Athens Mint, Greece (1838-1855)
Munich, Germany (1158-date)
A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Marks

Anchor and C Jean-Pierre Collot, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1821-1842)
Star Nicolas-Pierre Tiolier, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1830-1842)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1833  Photo 900 000 $ 480 66% Munich mint
1834 A Anchor and C Star Photo $ 43 42% Paris mint
1842  6% Athens mint
1843  4% Athens mint
1846  6% Athens mint; variations with smaller head
1847  3% Athens mint

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - OthonPicture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - OthonPicture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - OthonPicture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - Othon
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232407
Lot 63305
Internet Archive
8 Feb 2024 1833 – Munich mint UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 480.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - Othon
Katz
Auction 70
Lot 489
Internet Archive
13 Nov 2022 1833 – Munich mint UNC USD 540.67
(EUR 501.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - Othon
Katz
Jubilee Auction 60
Lot 2228
Internet Archive
14 May 2022 1833 – Munich mint UNC USD 551.46
(EUR 511.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - OthonPicture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - OthonPicture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - OthonPicture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - Othon
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232203
Lot 63534
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2022 1833 – Munich mint UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - OthonPicture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - Othon
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232150
Lot 63477
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2021 1833 – Munich mint UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - OthonPicture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - OthonPicture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - OthonPicture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - Othon
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232016
Lot 63331
Internet Archive
15 Apr 2020 1833 – Munich mint UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 372.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - Othon
Katz
Auction 90
Lot 539
Internet Archive
18 Jul 2023 1833 – Munich mint USD 540.67
(EUR 501.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - Othon
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 683
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 1833 – Munich mint USD 389.58
(EUR 361.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - OthonPicture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - Othon
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231925
Lot 63247
Internet Archive
20 Jun 2019 1834 A Anchor and C Star – Paris mint VF
(PCGS VF35)
USD 109.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Drachma - Othon
Katz
Auction 72
Lot 672
Internet Archive
21 Dec 2022 Undetermined VF USD 67.99
(EUR 63.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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