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Constantine I copper-nickel Essai Drachma 1915 MS64 NGC, KM-E32, Karamitsos-T.86, Divo-P100var. (copper-nickel). C. Dimitriades as engraver. An extremely rare Essai produced for the Greek government just two years after the accession of Constantine I to the throne, and a type which never circulated, as plans to produce business strikes in silver were cancelled when it was realized that the value of the silver in the circulating issues would be in excess of the face value of the coins. This piece exhibits argent-gray surfaces with faint, matte luster, clearly a Specimen for its above-average production quality and sleek fields. A desirable piece, scarcely offered at auction.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/greece/greece-constantine-i-copper-nickel-essai-drachma-1915-ms64-ngc-/a/3075-32264.s?type=CoinArchives3075
HID02906262019
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Estimate: 8000-12000 USD
Constantine I copper-nickel Essai Drachma 1915 MS64 NGC, KM-E32, Karamitsos-T.86, Divo-P100var. (copper-nickel). C. Dimitriades as engraver. An extremely rare Essai produced for the Greek government just two years after the accession of Constantine I to the throne, and a type which never circulated, as plans to produce business strikes in silver were cancelled when it was realized that the value of the silver in the circulating issues would be in excess of the face value of the coins. This piece exhibits argent-gray surfaces with faint, matte luster, clearly a Specimen for its above-average production quality and sleek fields. A desirable piece, scarcely offered at auction.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/greece/greece-constantine-i-copper-nickel-essai-drachma-1915-ms64-ngc-/a/3075-32264.s?type=CoinArchives3075
HID02906262019
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 8000-12000 USD