1 Drachme - George I 1st portrait

Features

Issuer Greece
King George I (1863-1913)
Type Standard circulation coin
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
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
7224
References KM# 38
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 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

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Edge

Milled

1 Drachme - George I (1st 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)
Fasces Jean Lagrange, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1880-1896)
Cornucopia Jean-Louis Ruau, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1880-1891)

Comments

this currency was minted according to the standards of the Latin UnionAutomatically translated

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1868 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 479 682 $ 13 $ 28 $ 47 $ 110 $ 490 17%
1873 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 1 802 000 $ 5.10 $ 9.60 $ 11 $ 15 $ 120 74%
1873 A Anchor with ring Bee 1.6% Proof
1874 A Anchor with ring Bee 2 249 000 $ 5.40 $ 24 19%
1883 A Fasces Cornucopia Photo 800 000 $ 7.50 $ 11 $ 25 $ 130 22%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232113
Lot 61456
Internet Archive
31 Mar 2021 1868 A Anchor with ring Bee UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 240.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2020 April 24 - 27 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Dallas 3083
Lot 32540
Internet Archive
24 Apr 2020 1868 A Anchor with ring Bee UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232221
Lot 64556
Internet Archive
19 May 2022 1868 A Anchor with ring Bee AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 119.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
The Cambridge Gate Collection World and Ancient Coins Internet Auction 271609
Lot 63155
Internet Archive
17 Mar 2016 1868 A Anchor with ring Bee AU
(PCGS AU55)
USD 94.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
World Coins Internet Auction - A Diverse Offering of the German States 241539
Lot 63222
Internet Archive
17 Sep 2015 1868 A Anchor with ring Bee XF
(NGC XF45)
USD 42.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)
Katz
Auction 67
Lot 1272
Internet Archive
24 Sep 2022 1873 A Anchor with ring Bee AU USD 115.20
(EUR 106.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 1092
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2023 1873 A Anchor with ring Bee XF USD 58.69
(EUR 54.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 497
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1873 A Anchor with ring Bee VF USD 47.82
(EUR 44.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 1456
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1873 A Anchor with ring Bee VF USD 34.78
(EUR 32.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Drachme - George I (1st portrait)
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 2767
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2022 1873 A Anchor with ring Bee VF USD 23.91
(EUR 22.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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