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20 Lepta
1831 year| Copper | 32 g | 35.80 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | First Hellenic Republic (1822-1832) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1831 |
| Value | 20 Lepta (0.20) |
| Currency | Phoenix (1828-1832) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 32 g |
| Diameter | 35.80 mm |
| Thickness | 4.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Denomination within laurel and olive branches
Script: Greek
Lettering:
• ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ Ι• Α• ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ •
20
ΛΕΠΤΑ
1831
Translation: Governor I. A. Kapodistrias, 20 lepta
Engravers: Georgios Papakonstantopoulos, Dimitrios Kontos
Comment
The bird Phoenix at the obverse represents the rebirth of Greece while the word "αωκα" is referring to the year 1821 (the year of the Greek revolution).Interesting fact
The 20 Lepta 1831 coin was part of the first decimal currency system introduced in Greece, replacing the previous Ottoman Empire-era currency. This coin was significant because it represented a new era of independence and modernization for Greece, which had only recently gained its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1832. The coin's design featured the image of a phoenix rising from the ashes, symbolizing the country's rebirth and resilience.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1831 | 2272700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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