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20 Lepta - George I Pattern
1869 year| Silver | 1.01 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1869 |
| Value | 20 Lepta (0.20) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.01 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#408460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The crown of the kingdom of Greece.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
20 ΛΕΠΤΑ
1869
E
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Divo P85; Karamitsos T.50.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Lepta coin was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, who was also responsible for designing several other coins for Greece during this period.
