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1 Lepton
| Copper | 1.89 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ionian Islands › United States of the Ionian Islands (1815-1864) |
|---|---|
| King | William IV (1830-1837) |
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1864) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1834-1862 |
| Value | 1 Lepton (⅕) |
| Currency | Obol (1834-1863) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.89 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1864 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#16151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Figure of Britannia seated facing right with shield and trident
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITANNIA.
Translation: Britain
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was equal to one tenth of a British penny.Interesting fact
The 1 Lepton coin from the Ionian Islands has an interesting feature - it has a unique "keyhole" shaped hole in the center, which was designed to prevent the coin from being counterfeited. This distinctive feature makes it easily recognizable and a popular collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1834 . | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1848 . | 13483000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 . | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1851 . | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1853 . | 1344000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1862 . | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lepton 1834-1862 coin.
