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[[Image:Crete 1901 5 drachma Sincona 6-1315.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 6, lot 1315]] | [[Image:Crete 1901 5 drachma Sincona 6-1315.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 6, lot 1315]] | ||
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| − | This specimen was lot 1315 in Sincona sale 6 ( | + | This specimen was lot 1315 in Sincona sale 6 (Zürich, May 2012), where it did not sell. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''GRIECHENLAND Kreta Georg I. 1898-1906. 5 Drachmen 1901, Paris. KM 9. Tönung. Sehr seltene Erhaltung. Vorzüglich.'' (Greece, Crete, George I, 1898-1906, five drachmai of 1901, Paris mint. Toned, rare in this condition, extremely fine.)"</blockquote> Around the turn of the century, the island of Crete was contested by [[Greece]] and [[Turkey]]. The overwhelmingly Greek population of the island favored union with Greece but the Powers, not wanting to partition Turkey too rapidly, forced the Greek king to accept Turkish suzerainty over his control. This unwieldy arrangement lasted until 1913, when Greece annexed the island. This five drachmai, the only crown, is scarce in worn condition and rare in XF or better. |
''Recorded mintage:'' 150,000. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 150,000. | ||
| − | ''Specification:'' 25 g, .900 fine silver, this specimen 24,96 g. | + | ''Specification:'' 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, this specimen 24,96 g. |
''Catalog reference:'' [[Silver crowns by Davenport number|Dav-118]]; KM 9. | ''Catalog reference:'' [[Silver crowns by Davenport number|Dav-118]]; KM 9. | ||
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>''Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 6,'' | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>''Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 6,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2012. |
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* [[Crete 1901-A 2 lepta]] | * [[Crete 1901-A 2 lepta]] | ||
* [[Crete 1901 50 lepta]] | * [[Crete 1901 50 lepta]] | ||
| + | * [[Crete 1901 drachma]] | ||
* [[Crete 1901 2 drachmai]] | * [[Crete 1901 2 drachmai]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1901]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1901]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:04, 20 June 2025
This specimen was lot 1315 in Sincona sale 6 (Zürich, May 2012), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"GRIECHENLAND Kreta Georg I. 1898-1906. 5 Drachmen 1901, Paris. KM 9. Tönung. Sehr seltene Erhaltung. Vorzüglich. (Greece, Crete, George I, 1898-1906, five drachmai of 1901, Paris mint. Toned, rare in this condition, extremely fine.)"
Around the turn of the century, the island of Crete was contested by Greece and Turkey. The overwhelmingly Greek population of the island favored union with Greece but the Powers, not wanting to partition Turkey too rapidly, forced the Greek king to accept Turkish suzerainty over his control. This unwieldy arrangement lasted until 1913, when Greece annexed the island. This five drachmai, the only crown, is scarce in worn condition and rare in XF or better.
Recorded mintage: 150,000.
Specification: 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, this specimen 24,96 g.
Catalog reference: Dav-118; KM 9.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 6, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2012.
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