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© thomasha (CC0)
50 Lepta
| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 2.51 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1976-1986 |
| Value | 50 Lepta (0.50 GRD) |
| Currency | Third modern drachma (1954-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.51 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
The portrait of Markos Botsaris (1788-1823) left, a Greek klepht leader who played an important role in the War of Greek Independence
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΜΑΡΚΟΣ ΜΠΟΤΣΑΡΗΣ
Translation: MARKOS BOTSARIS
Engraver: N. Perantinos
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Lepta coin from Greece was designed by sculptor and engraver, V. Falireas. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of a young woman, symbolizing the goddess Athena, while the reverse side features an image of a ship, representing Greece's maritime history and traditions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 51016000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 6682000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 3365000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 1208000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Lepta 1976-1986 coin.
