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5 Lepta
| Copper | 6.495 g | 24.7 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | Otto (1832-1862) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1833-1842 |
| Value | 5 Lepta (0.05) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.495 g |
| Diameter | 24.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering: 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1833
Translation: 5 LEPTA 1833
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Edge
Milled
Comment
For the coins of year 1833 a variety exists with the Athens owl.Interesting fact
The 5 Lepta coin was designed by the famous German engraver and medalist, Carl Friedrich Voigt, who was commissioned by the Greek government to create the coin's design. Voigt's design features a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena on the obverse side of the coin, while the reverse side features an image of a ship, which symbolizes Greece's maritime history and trade. The coin's design was meant to reflect Greece's rich cultural heritage and its connection to the ancient world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1833 | 2500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1836 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1837 | 116000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 | 1472000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1839 | 1186000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 | 417000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 | 864000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1842 | 682000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lepta 1833-1842 coin.
