© Museum Victoria
© Museum Victoria
30 Lepta Trial
1862 year| Silver (.925) | 1.4 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Ionian Islands › United States of the Ionian Islands (1815-1864) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1864) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | 30 Lepta (6) |
| Currency | Obol (1834-1863) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#124209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ
30
1862
Translation: Ionian State
Engraver: Leonard C. Wyon
Edge
Plain
Comment
Dr. Howat acquired this coin at the closure of the Sydney Mint in 1926. It had formed part of the Mint's exhibit at the 1879-80 Sydney International Exhibition being provided to the Mint by the Royal Mint, London for that purpose.It is conjectured that in preparing the coin for the Sydney Exhibition an incorrect die, that for the 1 lepton, was employed. An example was not retained by the Royal Mint.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 30 Lepta (Trial) 1862 from Ionian Islands › United States of the Ionian Islands (1815-1864) made of Silver (.925) weighing 1.4 g is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted.