| Issuer | Crete |
|---|---|
| Year | 1901 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Drachmas (5 δραχμαί) |
| Currency | Drachme (1900-1929) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Alfred Borrel |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#9, Schön#9 |
| Obverse description | Bust facing right |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Greek |
| Obverse lettering | ΠΡΙΓΚΗΨ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ ΥΠΑΤΟΣ ΑΡΜΟΣΤΗΣ ΕΝ ΚΡΗΤΗ 1901 Α ΒΟΡΡΕΛ (Translation: Prince George of Greece, high commissioner of Crete) |
| Reverse description | Crowned arms, denomination below |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | ΚΡΗΤΙΚΗ ΠΟΛΙΤΕΙΑ 5 ΔΡΑΧΜΑΙ (Translation: State of Crete 5 Drachmai) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 1901 - - 150 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 1969567310 |
| Comments |