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10 Lepta
| Copper | 12.99 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | Otto (1832-1862) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1844-1846 |
| Value | 10 Lepta (0.10) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.99 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering: 10 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1846
Translation: 10 LEPTA 1846
Engravers: Carl Friedrich Voigt, Konrad Lange
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Lepta coin from Greece, minted between 1844 and 1846, is interesting because it was the first coin to feature the image of a Greek king, King Otto, after Greece gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1832.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1845 | 985000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 | 1275000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lepta 1844-1846 coin.
