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5 Lepta
1830 year| Copper | 7.5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | First Hellenic Republic (1822-1832) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1830 |
| Value | 5 Lepta (0.05) |
| Currency | Phoenix (1828-1832) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Denomination within laurel and olive branches
Script: Greek
Lettering:
• ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ Ι• Α• ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ •
5
ΛΕΠΤΑ
1830
Translation: Governor I. A. Kapodistrias, 5 lepta
Engraver: Chatzigrigoris Pyrobolistis
Edge
Plain
Comment
The bird Phoenix at the obverse represents the rebirth of Greece while the word "αωκα" is referring to the year 1821 (the year of the Greek revolution).Interesting fact
The 5 Lepta coin was minted during the reign of King Otto of Greece, who was a Bavarian prince that was appointed as the first king of Greece in 1832. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the Greek goddess Athena on the other. The coin was made of copper and weighed 7.5 grams, as . It's interesting to note that the coin was minted during a time of great change and modernization in Greece, as the country was trying to establish itself as a new, independent nation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lepta 1830 coin.
