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1 Lepton
1821 year| Copper | 2.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Ionian Islands › United States of the Ionian Islands (1815-1864) |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1821 |
| Value | 1 Lepton (¼) |
| Currency | Obol (1819-1834) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#19879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA
4
Translation: Britain
Edge
Plain
Comment
Local strike; weight varies
Overstruck on Venetian gazzetta
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 sought-after collector's item.
