Greece 1868-A 2 drachmai

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Jean Elsen sale 144, lot 1741

This specimen was lot 1741 in Jean Elsen sale 144 (Brussels, March 2020), where it sold for €750 (about US$988 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"GRECE, Georges Ier (1863-1913), AR 2 drachmes, 1868A, Paris. Très Beau. (kingdom of Greece, George I, 1863-1913, silver two drachmas of 1868, Paris mint. Very Fine.)"

This type was struck 1868, 1873 and 1883 at Paris to the standard of a French two francs. It is not common and is rather expensive in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: 47,000.

Specification: 10 g, 0.835 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 39, Divo, Grèce, 51a.

Source:

  • Jean-Paul Divo, Modern Greek Coins, 1828-1968. Amsterdam: Jacques Schulman NV, 1968.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 144, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2020.

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