© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
2 Lepta Trial Strike
1901 year| Copper-nickel | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Crete (Greece) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | George (1901-1913) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1901 |
| Value | 2 Lepta (0.02) |
| Currency | Drachme (1900-1929) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#93956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Greek
Lettering:
2
ΛΕΠΤΑ
Α
Translation: 2 Lepta
Engraver: Alfred Borrel
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This coin features a unique design, showcasing the head of a Cretan woman wearing a traditional headdress on the obverse, and a shield with the Greek letters "ΕΛ" (for "Hellas," the Greek name for Greece) on the reverse. The coin was minted in 1901 as a trial strike, meaning it was not officially circulated and was likely produced in limited quantities for testing purposes. As a result, it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
