5 Drachmai - George I (1875 - 1876)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Drachmai |
| Catalog Number | KM# 46 |
| Weight (g) | 25 |
| Diameter (mm) | 37 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.38 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.900) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 17.16 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Albert Désiré Barre
Lettering:
ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ
1876 A
ΒΑΡΡΕ
Description:
The left profile of George surrounded by legend. The engraver's signature 'BAPPE' of Albert Désiré Barre is below the truncation, in exergue, the date followed by the mint mark.
ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ
1876 A
ΒΑΡΡΕ
Description:
The left profile of George surrounded by legend. The engraver's signature 'BAPPE' of Albert Désiré Barre is below the truncation, in exergue, the date followed by the mint mark.
Reverse
Engraved by Albert Désiré Barre
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥ Η ΑΓΑΡΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ
5 ΔΡΑΞΜΑΙ
Description:
Surrounded by the legend, the Coat of Arms of Georges are composed of the shield of Greece, under a cloak lined with ermine, and surmounted by a closed crown. The ribbon and the medal of the Order of the Redeemer are suspended from the shield. Below, a ribbon with the dynasty's motto ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥ Η ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ (People's love is my strength). In exergue denomination.
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥ Η ΑΓΑΡΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ
5 ΔΡΑΞΜΑΙ
Description:
Surrounded by the legend, the Coat of Arms of Georges are composed of the shield of Greece, under a cloak lined with ermine, and surmounted by a closed crown. The ribbon and the medal of the Order of the Redeemer are suspended from the shield. Below, a ribbon with the dynasty's motto ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥ Η ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ (People's love is my strength). In exergue denomination.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 A | 1,200,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1875 A | Proof | Very Rare | |
| 1876 A | 1,895,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1876 A | Proof | Very Rare |