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5 Gazettae Denomination in Greek
1801 year| Copper | 23 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Ionian Islands › Septinsular Republic (1800-1814) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1801 |
| Value | 5 Gazettae |
| Currency | Gazeta (1801-1807) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 23 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#91430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within circled wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering:
*5*
ΓΑΖΕΤΑΙΣ
1801
Translation: 5 Gazettae
Edge
Chain-pattern
Comment
Differs from KM#3 in that there are two stars instead of dashes around the number 5 on the reverse, and in the language of the denomination.Interesting fact
The 5 Gazettae coin from the Septinsular Republic (1800-1814) is interesting because it was issued during a brief period of independence for the Ionian Islands, which were otherwise under Ottoman rule for centuries. The coin's design features the denomination in Greek, indicating the cultural and linguistic influences of the region. Additionally, the use of copper as the material for the coin suggests that it was intended for everyday transactions, reflecting the economic and monetary systems of the time.
