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2 Lepta
| Copper | 2.598 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | Otto (1832-1862) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1844-1845 |
| Value | 2 Lepta (0.02) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.598 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#29239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering:
2
ΛΕΠΤΑ
1845
Translation: 2 Lepta
Engravers: Carl Friedrich Voigt, Konrad Lange
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 2 Lepta coin from Greece, minted between 1844 and 1845, is interesting because it was the first coin to feature the image of a Greek king, King Otto, after Greece gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1832.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1844 | 206225 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 | 242000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lepta 1844-1845 coin.
