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1 Lepton - George I 1st portrait
| Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) | 1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1869-1870 |
| Value | 1 Lepton (0.01) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#28095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering: 1 ΛΕΠΤΟΝ
Translation: 1 LEPTON
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Plain
Comment
this currency was minted according to the standards of the Latin Union
Interesting fact
The 1 Lepton coin from Greece, featuring George I (1st portrait) and minted between 1869-1870, is interesting because it was the first coin to be introduced in Greece after the country's independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1832.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1869 BB | 14975677 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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