1 Drachmi̱ - Geórgios

Features

Issuer Crete (Greece)
Ruling authority George (1901-1913)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1901
Value 1 Drachma (1 δραχμή)
Currency Drachme (1900-1929)
Composition Silver (.835)
Weight 5 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness 1.8 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
19990
References KM# 7,
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.
Schön# 7
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust of Prince George facing right

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΠΡΙΓΚΗΨ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ ΥΠΑΤΟΣ ΑΡΜΟΣΤΗΣ ΕΝ ΚΡΗΤΗ 1901
Α ΒΟΡΡΕΛ

Translation:
Prince George of Greece, high commissioner of Crete
1901
A Borrel

Engraver: Alfred Borrel

Reverse

Crowned arms of Crete, denomination below

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΚΡΗΤΙΚΗ ΠΟΛΙΤΕΙΑ
1 ΔΡΑΧΜΗ

Translation:
State of Crete
1 Drachm

Engraver: Alfred Borrel

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

Mark

Torch Henri-Auguste-Jules Patey, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1896-1930)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1901 A Torch Photo 500 000 $ 22 $ 78 $ 78

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachmi̱ - GeórgiosPicture 1 of a sold 1 Drachmi̱ - GeórgiosPicture 1 of a sold 1 Drachmi̱ - GeórgiosPicture 1 of a sold 1 Drachmi̱ - Geórgios
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 32653
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 AU
(NGC AU Details (Harshly Cleaned))
USD 720.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachmi̱ - Geórgios
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 493
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 VF USD 91.79
(EUR 85.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachmi̱ - Geórgios
Katz
Auction 67
Lot 1250
Internet Archive
24 Sep 2022 VF USD 119.86
(EUR 111.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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