5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait) 1878-1882 front 5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait) 1878-1882 back
5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait) 1878-1882 photo
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5 Lepta - George I 2nd portrait

 
Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) 5 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Greece
King
George I (1863-1913)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1878-1882
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
1.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#4088
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΟΒΟΛΟΣ
5
ΛΕΠΤΑ
A

Translation: OBOL 5 LEPTA

Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre

Edge

Plain

Comment

Also listed as GB#27