Coins of Greece 2 Drachmai Silver Coin 1873 King George I

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Obverse : Head of King George I of Greece left. Engraver´s signature ("BAPPE") below bust truncation.
Legend: " ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ A 1873 " (George I., King of the Greeks). Exergue : Date of the year of issue.
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre.

Reverse: Crowned and mantled royal coat-of-arms, inclosed by heavy drapery suspended from a crown above, while on a ribbon running across the drapery, are the words "ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥ Η ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ" (My strength is in my people's love) framed by Order of the Savior, which hangs below.
Legend: " ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ " (Kingdom of the Greeks). (privy mark - wasp) " 2 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ " ( 2 Drachmas ) (privy mark - anchor).
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre.

Mint Place: Paris (A).
Weight: 10.01 gram of silver.
Diameter: 27 mm.



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