Catalog
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Year | 1832-1843 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Lepton (0.01) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Konrad Lange |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#13 |
| Obverse description | Shield with cross, crown on top |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Greek |
| Obverse lettering |
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ (Translation: KINGDOM OF GREECE) |
| Reverse description | Denomination and date within wreath |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering |
1 ΛΕΠΤΟΝ 1832 (Translation: 1 LEPTON 1832) |
| Edge | Milled |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1832 - - 2 200 000 1833 - Mintage included in 1832 - 1834 - Mintage included in 1832 - 1837 - - 159 500 1838 - - 269 000 1839 - - 149 500 1840 - - 702 700 1841 - - 370 400 1842 - - 121 200 1843 - - 620 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 2854653980 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: This 1 Lepton, issued 1832-1843, originates from the nascent Kingdom of Greece under its first monarch, King Otto I. Enthroned in 1832 post-War of Independence, Otto's reign established the modern Greek state. This coinage was crucial for national identity and economic stability, introducing a uniform drachma-based currency, with the lepton as its smallest denomination, replacing diverse provisional issues.
Artistry: Its design reflects the Neoclassical artistic school, deliberately linking the modern state to its ancient heritage. Obverse shows King Otto's crowned royal monogram, a stylized 'O' for Othon, symbolizing the new monarchy. The