Ottoman Drachma of Thessaly
Greece
1881–1912
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$10.85
Based on Silver spot price ($80.83/oz) · 83.5% purity · 5g
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Specifications
| Country | Greece |
| Years Minted | 1881–1912 |
| Composition | 0.835 silver |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the portrait of King George I of Greece.
Reverse
Depicts the denomination surrounded by a wreath and Greek national symbols.
History & Notable Facts
I'm not entirely sure about a coin specifically called the Ottoman Drachma of Thessaly, as my records from thirty years of handling Greek and Ottoman issues don't list it precisely. What I do know is that in 1881, after Thessaly's transfer to Greek administration under the Treaty of Berlin, silver coins struck for the region likely drew from Greek drachma designs, possibly including denominations like the 20 lepta or drachma pieces minted in Athens. These were probably produced on standard silver planchets, though whether they reused material from older Ottoman coins remains unclear—sources are vague on that point. Mintage numbers for any specific years are uncertain; Greek archives from the era have gaps due to wars and administrative shifts. That said, the coins' designs, often featuring simple Greek motifs, reflect a practical transition rather than grand symbolism. As for humor, calling them "Ottoman hand-me-downs" might fit, but only if you're in the mood for understatement.
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