1 Phoenix

1 Phoenix - obverse1 Phoenix - reverse

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Features

Issuer Greece
Period First Hellenic Republic (1822-1832)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1828
Value 1 Phoenix
Currency Phoenix (1828-1832)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 3.87 g
Diameter 20 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
29237
References KM# 4
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

Phoenix with cross on the top and sun rays on the left within a solid circle

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΠΟΛΙΤΕΙΑ
αωκα

Translation: Hellenic State 1821

Engraver: Chatzigrigoris Pyrobolistis

Reverse

Denomination within laurel and olive branches

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ Ι.Α.ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ ·1828 ·
1 ΦΟΙΝΙΞ

Translation: Governor I.A.Kapodistrias, 1 Phoenix

Engraver: Chatzigrigoris Pyrobolistis

Edge

Reeded

Mint

National mint of Aegina Mint, Greece (1828-1833)

Comments

The bird Phoenix at the obverse represents the rebirth of Greece while the word "αωκα" is referring to the year 1821 (the year of the Greek revolution). There are varieties for both obverse and reverse side.

There is some uncertainty regarding the weight and fineness of this coin. The weight shown here is that given by the Standard Catalog of World Coins but the fineness quoted there, .943, is considered to be an error, with most other sources recording it as .900, a value in agreement with elemental analysis of the surface. Regarding the weight, it is well recorded that these coins were found to have been produced below the expected standard but there is little agreement as to what weight the coins actually have.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1828  Photo 11 978 $ 1200 $ 10 000 chain and anchor

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 PhoenixPicture 1 of a sold 1 PhoenixPicture 1 of a sold 1 PhoenixPicture 1 of a sold 1 Phoenix
Heritage Auctions
2022 November 2 - 4 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3102
Lot 32643
Internet Archive
2 Nov 2022 UNC
(PCGS MS63+)
USD 9600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 PhoenixPicture 1 of a sold 1 PhoenixPicture 1 of a sold 1 PhoenixPicture 1 of a sold 1 Phoenix
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098
Lot 33918
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2022 AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 2160.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 PhoenixPicture 1 of a sold 1 PhoenixPicture 1 of a sold 1 PhoenixPicture 1 of a sold 1 Phoenix
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 33249
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 AU USD 1164.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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