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50 Drachmai – Greece

Non-circulating coins

Greece

Context

Year: 1876

Issuer: Greece

Ruler: George I

Currency:

First modern drachma

(1832—1944)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 182

Material

Diameter: 28 mm

Weight: 16.13 g

Gold weight: 14.52 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Gold (90% Gold, 100% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #50

Numista: #81258

Value

Bullion value: $2420.43

Obverse

Description:

King George I, facing right. Date beneath.

Inscription:

ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ

ΒΑΡΡΕ

1876 A

Translation:

GEORGE A! KING OF THE GREEKS

BARRE

1876 A

Script: Greek

Language: Greek

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Reverse

Description:

Arms in crowned mantle, denomination beneath.

Inscription:

ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ

50 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ

ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥ Η ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ

Translation:

KINGDOM OF GREECE

50 DRACHMAS

MY STRENGTH THE LOVE OF THE PEOPLE

Script: Greek

Language: Greek

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Monnaie de Paris	A

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1876	A	182

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