Otto Koenig Von Bayern Coin List
Otto Koenig Von Bayern, also known as Otto I of Greece, was a Bavarian prince who became the first modern king of Greece in the 19th century. His reign had a significant impact on Greek history and Greek numismatics, leaving a lasting legacy on Greek coins.
Ascent to the throne and early coinage
Otto was elected king of Greece in 1832, at the age of 17, by the European powers that had supported Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire. The first coins minted during his reign reflected Bavarian influence and Greece's new status as an independent kingdom. These pieces, known as silver drachmas and copper lepta, featured the portrait of the young King Otto on the obverse and the coat of arms of the new kingdom on the reverse. The introduction of these coins marked an important step in the consolidation of Greek sovereignty and the modernization of its monetary system.
Numismatic evolution and legacy
Throughout his reign, which lasted until 1862, Otto's coins underwent several modifications reflecting the political and economic changes in Greece. One of the most notable issues was the series of commemorative coins minted in 1847 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of his reign. These pieces, which included denominations of 5, 10 and 20 drachmas in gold, are highly valued by collectors due to their rarity and historical significance. Although Otto was eventually deposed in 1862, his numismatic legacy endured. Coins minted during his reign laid the foundation for the modern Greek monetary system and remain objects of great interest to historians and numismatists, offering a unique window into a crucial period in the formation of the modern Greek state.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Otto Koenig Von Bayern coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
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