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1 Lepton
| Copper | 1 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | Otto (1832-1862) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1832-1843 |
| Value | 1 Lepton (0.01) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#23450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering: 1 ΛΕΠΤΟΝ 1832
Translation: 1 LEPTON 1832
Engraver: Konrad Lange
Edge
Milled
Comment
Divo 29c; Karamitsos 23.
Interesting fact
The 1 Lepton coin was introduced in 1832, during the reign of King Otto of Greece, and it remained in circulation until 1843. It was the smallest denomination coin in the Greek currency system at the time, and it was widely used in everyday transactions. Despite its small value, the coin was made of copper, which was a valuable metal at the time, and it was an important symbol of the young Greek state's efforts to establish a stable currency system.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1832 | 2200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1833 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1834 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1837 | 159500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 | 269000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1839 | 149500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 | 702700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 | 370400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 | 121200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1843 | 620000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lepton 1832-1843 coin.
