a gold sovereign coin with a profile of a woman and a coat of arms
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GREECE George I (1863–1913). 50 drachmas, gold, 1876, A, Paris. Obverse: ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ. Bare head of George I facing right; below, the signature ‘BAPPE’ and (mint mark). Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ / (variant) 50 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ (variant). The coat of arms of Greece on a crowned ermine mantle; below, a band bearing the motto ‘ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥ Η ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ’ and the cross of the Order of the Saviour. Hellas 165 - KM.50 - Fr.14; Gold - 28 mm - 6 h This is the third-highest grade! NGC MS 62 (2117154-009). It still retains much of its original surface and lustre, but the fields are marred by small bag marks. Only 182 copies were struck! Superb in proof condition. https://d10dakqizeg4uw.cloudfront.net/VAE19/2189.mp4
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Auction time 10/15/2026 at 9:30 AM
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