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2 Lepta - George I 1st portrait; Pattern strike
1869 year| Copper | 1.93 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1869 |
| Value | 2 Lepta (0.02) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.93 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#110446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering:
2 ΛΕΠΤΑ
ESSAI
Translation:
2 LEPTA
PATTERN STRIKE
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Plain
Comment
Divo P94; Karamitsos T.45.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Lepta coin was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, who was also responsible for designing the coin's obverse, which features a portrait of King George I. Mercier's design was chosen as the winning entry in a competition held by the Greek government to create a new coinage system for the country. The coin's reverse features an image of a seated Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, and was designed by another French artist, Auguste-Oscar Mettetal. The Pattern 2 Lepta coin was minted in 1869 as a trial strike, and only a limited number of coins were produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1869 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lepta - George I (1st portrait; Pattern strike) 1869 coin.
