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2 Lepta
| Copper | 2.598 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | Otto (1832-1862) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1832-1842 |
| Value | 2 Lepta (0.02) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.598 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering: 2 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1832
Translation: 2 LEPTA 1832
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 2 Lepta coin was minted during the reign of King Otto of Greece, who was a Bavarian prince that was appointed as the first king of Greece in 1832. The coin features the king's effigy on one side and the Greek coat of arms on the other. The use of copper as the material for the coin was a deliberate choice to symbolize the connection between the new monarchy and the ancient Greek civilization, which had also used copper coins as a medium of exchange.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1832 | 2475000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1833 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1836 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1837 | 222000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 | 701000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1839 | 661000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 | 520000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 | 471000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lepta 1832-1842 coin.
