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5 Lepta - George I Pattern
1877 year| Copper | 4.08 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1877 |
| Value | 5 Lepta (0.05) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.08 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#408448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Laurel wreath tied below, containing ΟΒΟΛΟΣ / 5 / ΛΕΠΤΑ in three lines; below denomination, ESSAI flanked by two anchors privy mark.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
ΟΒΟΛΟΣ
5
ΛΕΠΤΑ
ESSAI
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Plain
Comment
Divo P92; Karamitsos T.67.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Lepta coin was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, who was also responsible for designing the coin's obverse. Mercier's design features a portrait of King George I of Greece, who ruled from 1863 until his assassination in 1913. The coin's reverse features an image of the Greek goddess Athena, the patron deity of wisdom, war, and crafts. The Pattern 5 Lepta coin was minted in 1877 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
