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5 Lepta
| Copper | 6.495 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | Otto (1832-1862) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1847-1849 |
| Value | 5 Lepta (0.05) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.495 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering: 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1848
Translation: 5 LEPTA 1848
Engraver: Konrad Lange
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Lepta coin from Greece, minted between 1847 and 1849, is interesting because it was the first coin to feature the image of a Greek king, King Otto, after Greece gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1832.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 | 270000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 | 394000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 | 374000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lepta 1847-1849 coin.
