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1 Lepton - George I Pattern
1869 year| Copper | 1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1869 |
| Value | 1 Lepton (0.01) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#408405 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
1
ΛΕΠΤΟΝ
ESSAI
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Plain
Comment
Divo P96; Karamitsos T.44.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Lepton was a trial coin minted in 1869 for the Greek government, and it features a unique design that was not used in any other Greek coin. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bust of King George I, while the reverse side features a shield with the Greek coat of arms and the denomination "1 Lepton" written in Greek. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few examples known to exist.
