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© Nomos AG
5 Lepta - George I Pattern
1869 year| Copper | 5.00 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1869 |
| Value | 5 Lepta (0.05) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.00 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#408454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Laurel wreath tied below, containing OΒΟΛΟΣ / 5 / ΛΕΠΤΑ / ESSAI in four lines .
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
OΒΟΛΟΣ
5
ΛΕΠΤΑ
ESSAI
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Plain
Comment
Divo P91; Karamitsos T.46.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Lepta coin was designed by the French engraver and medalist, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, who was also responsible for designing several other coins for Greece during this period.
