20 Lepta - George I 1st portrait
| Silver (.835) | 1 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1874-1883 |
| Value | 20 Lepta (0.20) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Denomination below crown
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
20 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1874 Α
Translation:
KINGDOM OF GREECE
20 LEPTA 1874 A
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 20 Lepta coin featuring George I (1st portrait) was the first coin to be issued by the newly established Greek state in 1874, following Greece's independence from the Ottoman Empire. It was minted in silver (.835) and weighed 1 gram, making it a valuable and significant coin in Greek numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 A | 2223000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 A | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Lepta - George I (1st portrait) 1874-1883 coin.
