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10 Lepta Pattern strike
1912 year| Nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1912 |
| Value | 10 Lepta (0.10) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#110444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Owl on amphora left of centre hole
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
10 ΛΕΠΤΑ
CH.Pillet
Translation:
10 Lepta
CH.Pillet
Engraver: Charles Pillet
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Lepta coin was designed by the famous Greek engraver and artist, Georgios Stamatellis. Stamatellis was known for his work on various coins and banknotes, and his designs often featured images of famous Greeks and symbols of Greek culture and history. In the case of the Pattern 10 Lepta, his design featured a portrait of King George I of Greece on the obverse, and an image of the Greek goddess Athena on the reverse. The coin was minted in 1912 as a pattern strike, which means that it was produced as a trial or sample coin, and not intended for circulation. As a result, only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors today.
