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10 Lepta
1830 year| Copper | 15 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | First Hellenic Republic (1822-1832) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1830 |
| Value | 10 Lepta (0.10) |
| Currency | Phoenix (1828-1832) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Denomination within laurel and olive branches
Script: Greek
Lettering:
• ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ Ι• Α• ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ •
10
ΛΕΠΤΑ
1830
Translation: Governor I. A. Kapodistrias, 10 lepta
Engraver: Georgios Papakonstantopoulos
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). Different Phoenix (compared with KM#3)Interesting fact
The 10 Lepta coin from 1830 is a rare and valuable coin among collectors, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. It is estimated that only about 20,000 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after piece for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lepta 1830 coin.
