30 Lepta 1834-1862 front 30 Lepta 1834-1862 back
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30 Lepta

 
Silver (.925) 1.41 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Ionian Islands › United States of the Ionian Islands (1815-1864)
King
William IV (1830-1837)
Queen
Victoria (1837-1864)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1834-1862
Value
30 Lepta (6)
Currency
Obol (1834-1863)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
1.41 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#16152
Rarity index
55%

Reverse

Seated Britannia

Script: Latin

Lettering: BRITANNIA.

Translation: Britain

Edge

Plain

Comment

This coin was equal in value and weight to the British three pence.

Interesting fact

The 30 Lepta coin from the Ionian Islands has an interesting feature - it has a unique "keyhole" shaped hole in the center, which was designed to prevent the coin from being counterfeited.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1862  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 30 Lepta 1834-1862 coin.