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5 Lepta
| Copper | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | Otto (1832-1862) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1851-1857 |
| Value | 5 Lepta (0.05) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#27729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering: 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1851
Translation: 5 LEPTA 1851
Engraver: Konrad Lange
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Size reduced considering km#28Interesting fact
The 5 Lepta coin was designed by the famous French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste Mercier. Mercier was known for his work on various coins and medals for different countries, and his design for the 5 Lepta coin features a portrait of King Otto of Greece on the obverse side, and an image of the Greek goddess Athena on the reverse side. This coin was minted from 1851 to 1857 and was made of copper, weighing 5 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | 620000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 | 349000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lepta 1851-1857 coin.
