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10 Lepta

 
Copper 16 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Greece
Period
First Hellenic Republic (1822-1832)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1828-1830
Value
10 Lepta (0.10)
Currency
Phoenix (1828-1832)
Composition
Copper
Weight
16 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#18552
Rarity index
69%

Reverse

Denomination within laurel and olive branches

Script: Greek

Lettering:
• ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ Ι• Α• ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ •
10
ΛΕΠΤΑ
1828

Translation: Governor I. A. Kapodistrias, 10 lepta

Engraver: Chatzigrigoris Pyrobolistis

Edge

Plain

Comment

The bird Phoenix at the obverse represents the rebirth of Greece while the word "αωκα" is referring to the year 1821 (the year of the Greek revolution). Varieties exist with different diameters.

Interesting fact

The 10 Lepta coin from Greece, minted between 1828 and 1830, features a unique design element - a small image of a ship on the reverse side. This ship design was meant to symbolize Greece's maritime history and its importance in the country's economy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1828  450000 - - - - - -
1830  33880 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lepta 1828-1830 coin.