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5 Lepta
| Copper | 6.495 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | Otto (1832-1862) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1844-1846 |
| Value | 5 Lepta (0.05) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.495 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#18565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering: 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1844
Translation: 5 LEPTA 1844
Engravers: Konrad Lange, Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 5 Lepta coin from Greece, minted between 1844 and 1846, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1844 | 88627 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 | 316000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1846 | 190500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lepta 1844-1846 coin.
