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50 Lepta - George I 1st portrait
| Silver (.835) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1868-1883 |
| Value | 50 Lepta (0.50) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#3949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Large central crown, denomination and date below
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
50 ΛΕΠΤΑ
1874
A
Translation:
KINGDOM OF GREECE
50 LEPTA
1874
A
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In the reverse side the mintmark (where present) is below date