Greek phoenix
Greek phoenix: a historical unit of account.
- Dates in use
- Introduction and ending not established
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The story
Greece selected the phoenix in 1828; the first coins were minted in 1829 bearing 1828 dates. Decision, inscription date and minting are distinct observations. [1]
Otto’s decree replaced the phoenix with the drachma. [2]
Turning points
Unit standard adoption
The phoenix was valued at one sixth of the Spanish dollar. A valuation standard, not evidence that all dollars were compulsorily converted into phoenixes. [3]
Sources and evidence
- Alpha Bank Numismatic Collection · Silver phoenix of Kapodistrias C862 ↗
- Alpha Bank Numismatic Collection · Silver drachma of King Otto C864 ↗
- Alpha Bank Numismatic Collection · Silver phoenix of Kapodistrias C863 ↗
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“Greek phoenix.” The Family Tree of Money. © Field Technologies, Inc. Reader edition 2026-10-13; research dataset v44. https://familytreeofmoney.org/currency/T-FTM000905.html