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5 Lepta - George I 1st portrait
| Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) | 5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1869-1870 |
| Value | 5 Lepta (0.05) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΟΒΟΛΟΣ 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ
Translation: OBOL 5 LEPTA
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Plain
Comment
this currency was minted according to the standards of the Latin Union
Interesting fact
The 5 Lepta coin featuring George I (1st portrait) was the first coin to be introduced in Greece after the country's independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1832. It was minted in 1869-1870 and was made of bronze, consisting of 95% copper, 4% tin, and 1% zinc. The coin weighs 5 grams and has a diameter of 23mm. This coin was a significant step towards establishing Greece's own currency and monetary system, and it paved the way for the country's economic growth and development in the years to come.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1869 BB | 23945000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 BB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lepta - George I (1st portrait) 1869-1870 coin.
