© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Lepton - George I 2nd portrait
| Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) | 1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1878-1879 |
| 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#21022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering: 1 ΛΕΠΤΟΝ
Translation: 1 LEPTON
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Edge
Plain
Comment
Paris mint coin (tolnomur)Interesting fact
The 1 Lepton coin featuring George I (2nd portrait) was the first coin to be issued by the newly established National Bank of Greece in 1878. It was designed by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, and it was minted in Paris. The coin's design features the bust of King George I on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Greek coat of arms surrounded by a wreath. The coin was made of bronze and had a diameter of 25mm. It was used in circulation until 1914, when it was replaced by a new coin featuring King Constantine I.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 K | 7132400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 A | 397600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lepton - George I (2nd portrait) 1878-1879 coin.
