Katalog
| Emittent | Greece |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1832-1843 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | 1 Lepton (0.01) |
| Währung | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Material | Copper |
| Gewicht | 1 g |
| Durchmesser | 16.5 mm |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round |
| Prägetechnik | Milled |
| Ausrichtung | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Stempelschneider | Konrad Lange |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | KM#13 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Shield with cross, crown on top |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Greek |
| Averslegende |
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ (Translation: KINGDOM OF GREECE) |
| Reversbeschreibung | Denomination and date within wreath |
| Reversschrift | Greek |
| Reverslegende |
1 ΛΕΠΤΟΝ 1832 (Translation: 1 LEPTON 1832) |
| Rand | Milled |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
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 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
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