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Greek 1 drachma coins

The name drachma is derived from the verb dratto ("to grasp"), as initially a drachma was a fistful (a "grasp") of six oboloi (metal sticks), which were used as a form of currency as early as 1100 BC. The 5th century BC Athenian tetradrachmon ("four drachmae") coin was the most widely used coin in the Greek world prior to the time of Alexander the Great.

After Alexander the Great's conquests, the name drachma was used in many of the Hellenistic kingdoms in the Middle East, including the Ptolemaic kingdom in Alexandria. The Arabic unit of currency known as dirham known from pre-Islamic times and afterwards, inherited its name from the drachma; the dirham is still the name of the official currencies of Morocco and the United Arab Emirates. The Armenian dram also derives its name from the drachma.

The following 1 drachma coins have circulated in Greece until the introduction of the Common European Currency on January 1, 2002:



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Image of Greek 1 drachma coin
1 drachma - Bouboulina - Heroin

The figure that dominated the naval operations of the Greek War of Independence (1821-1830) was Laskarina Bouboulina. When her second Spetsiot husband, D. Bouboulis, was killed during a battle with Algerian pirate ships in 1811, Bouboulina took over his t ...
Krause - Misler#189
Diameter24 mm
Weight8.5 gr
Composition0.9167 Gold 0.2505 oz AGW (22K)
EdgeMilled
DateMintageGradePriceShop
200010,000Proof-View

Image of Greek 1 drachma drachmas coin
Image of Greek 1 drachma coin
1 drachma - Bouboulina - Heroin

The figure that dominated the naval operations of the Greek War of Independence (1821-1830) was Laskarina Bouboulina. When her second Spetsiot husband, D. Bouboulis, was killed during a battle with Algerian pirate ships in 1811, Bouboulina took over his t ...
Krause - Misler#150
Diameter18 mm
Thickness1.46 mm
Weight2.5 gr
CompositionCopper 99,9%, Phosphorous 0,02%
EdgeSmooth
CommentsEngraver: Kazakos
DateMintageGradePriceShop
2000unknownUncirculated€ 0.35Buy
1998unknownUncirculated€ 0.3Buy
1994unknownUncirculated€ 0.35Buy
1992unknownUncirculated€ 0.3Buy
1990unknownUncirculated€ 0.15Buy
198836,707,000Uncirculated€ 0.2Buy

Image of Greek 1 drachma drachmas coin
Image of Greek 1 drachma coin
1 drachma - Konstantinos Kanaris

Konstantinos Kanaris (1793 - 1877) came from the island of Psara. He blew up the Turkish armada at Chios and at Tenedos and other Turkish ships at Mytilene and Samos (1824). He also attempted to burn the Turkish ships at the port of Alexandria in order to ...
Krause - Misler#116
Diameter21 mm
Weight4.1 gr
CompositionNickel - Brass
EdgeSmooth
CommentsEngravers: L. Orphanos, N. Perantinos
DateMintageGradePriceShop
198617,901,000Uncirculated€ 0.4Buy
198433,665,000Uncirculated€ 0.5Buy
198254,186,000Uncirculated€ 0.45Buy
198052,503,000Uncirculated€ 0.5Buy
197821,200,000Uncirculated€ 0.8Buy
197626,450,000Uncirculated€ 0.7Buy

Image of Greek 1 drachma drachmas coin
Image of Greek 1 drachma coin
1 drachma - Phoenix

The phoenix bird symbolizes immortality, resurrection and life after death in the ancient Greek and Egyptian mythology. According to the Greeks, the bird lives in Arabia, near a cool well and every morning at dawn, the sun god would stop his chariot to li ...
Krause - Misler#107
Diameter21 mm
Weight4 gr
CompositionNickel - Brass
EdgeMillled
CommentsEngravers: I. Stinis, N. Perantinos (Athens Mint)
DateMintageGradePriceShop
1973 - Type B44,514,000Uncirculated€ 2Buy

Image of Greek 1 drachma drachmas coin
Image of Greek 1 drachma coin
1 drachma - Phoenix

The phoenix bird symbolizes immortality, resurrection and life after death in the ancient Greek and Egyptian mythology. According to the Greeks, the bird lives in Arabia, near a cool well and every morning at dawn, the sun god would stop his chariot to li ...
Krause - Misler#98
Diameter21 mm
Weight4 gr
CompositionCopper 75%, Nickel 25%
EdgeMilled
CommentsEngraver: V. Falireas (Athens Mint)
DateMintageGradePriceShop
1973 - Type AunknownUncirculated€ 1.2Buy
1971unknownUncirculated€ 1.2Buy

Image of Greek 1 drachma drachmas coin
Image of Greek 1 drachma coin
1 drachma - King Constantine

Constantine I, King of the Hellenes (2 August 1868 - 11 January 1923) was King of Greece from 1913 to 1917 and from 1920 to 1922. He was Commander – in - Chief of the Hellenic Army during the unsuccessful Greco-Turkish War of 1897 and led the Greek forces ...
Krause - Misler#89
Diameter21 mm
Weight4 gr
CompositionCopper 25%, Nickel 75%
EdgeMilled
CommentsEngraver: V. Falireas (Bern Mint)
DateMintageGradePriceShop
196620,000,000Uncirculated€ 16.5Buy
196620,000,000Very Fine€ 6Buy

Image of Greek 1 drachma drachmas coin
Image of Greek 1 drachma coin
1 drachma - Hercules

According to the Greek Mythology, Hera who was not fond of Hercules made him lose his mind. In a confused and angry state, he killed his own wife and children. When he awakened from his "temporary insanity," Hercules prayed to Apollo for guidance, and the ...
Krause - Misler#81
Diameter21 mm
Weight4 gr
CompositionCopper 75%, Nickel 25%
EdgeMilled
CommentsEngraver: V. Falireas (Parish Mint)
DateMintageGradePriceShop
19654,978Proof-View

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