10 Lepta - George I (Pattern) 1869 front 10 Lepta - George I (Pattern) 1869 back
10 Lepta - George I (Pattern) 1869 photo
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10 Lepta - George I Pattern

1869 year
Copper 9.53 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Greece
King
George I (1863-1913)
Type
Pattern
Year
1869
Value
10 Lepta (0.10)
Currency
First modern drachma (1832-1944)
Composition
Copper
Weight
9.53 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#408453
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Laurel wreath tied below, containing ΔΙΩΒΟΛΟΝ / 10 / ΛΕΠΤΑ/ ESSAI in four lines .

Scripts: Greek, Latin

Lettering:
ΔΙΩΒΟΛΟΝ
10
ΛΕΠΤΑ
ESSAI

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Edge

Plain

Comment

Divo P88; Karamitsos T.48.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Lepta coin was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, who was also responsible for designing several other coins for Greece during this period.