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1 Lepton
| Copper | 1.6 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | First Hellenic Republic (1822-1832) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1828-1830 |
| Value | 1 Lepton (0.01) |
| Currency | Phoenix (1828-1832) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18550 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Denomination within laurel and olive branches
Script: Greek
Lettering:
•ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ Ι•Α•ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ•
1
ΛΕΠΤΟΝ
1828
Translation: Governor I. A. Kapodistrias, 1 lepton
Engraver: Chatzi-Grigoris Pirovolistis
Edge
Plain
Comment
The creation of the coin was decided by the Fourth National Assembly which took place at Argos. The bird Phoenix at the obverse represents the rebirth of Greece while the word "αωκα" is referring to the year 1821 (the year of the Greek revolution).Interesting fact
The 1 Lepton coin was minted during the reign of King Otto of Greece, who was a Bavarian prince that was appointed as the first king of Greece in 1832. The coin was part of the first decimal currency system introduced in Greece, replacing the old Ottoman currency. The design of the coin features the image of a phoenix rising from the ashes, symbolizing the rebirth of Greece as an independent nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1828 | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1830 | 25995 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lepton 1828-1830 coin.