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1 Lepton
1830 year| Copper | 1.8 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | First Hellenic Republic (1822-1832) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1830 |
| Value | 1 Lepton (0.01) |
| Currency | Phoenix (1828-1832) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18553 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Denomination within laurel and olive branches
Script: Greek
Lettering:
•ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ Ι•Α•ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ•
1
ΛΕΠΤΟΝ
1830
Translation: Governor I. A. Kapodistrias, 1 lepton
Edge
Plain
Comment
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 1830 Greek Lepton coin was designed by the famous French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste Mercier. Mercier was known for his work on various coins and medals throughout Europe, and his design for the Lepton coin features an image of a young woman representing Greece, surrounded by an olive wreath and the inscription "ΕΛΛΑΣ" (ELLAS), which means "Greece" in Greek. This design was meant to symbolize the newly-established independence of Greece from the Ottoman Empire, and it has become a recognizable symbol of Greek national identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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