کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Greece |
|---|---|
| سال | 1832-1843 |
| نوع | Standard circulation coin |
| ارزش | 1 Lepton (0.01) |
| واحد پول | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| ترکیب | Copper |
| وزن | 1 g |
| قطر | 16.5 mm |
| ضخامت | |
| شکل | Round |
| تکنیک | Milled |
| جهت | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| حکاک(ها) | Konrad Lange |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | KM#13 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Shield with cross, crown on top |
|---|---|
| خط روی سکه | Greek |
| نوشتههای روی سکه |
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ (Translation: KINGDOM OF GREECE) |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Denomination and date within wreath |
| خط پشت سکه | Greek |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه |
1 ΛΕΠΤΟΝ 1832 (Translation: 1 LEPTON 1832) |
| لبه | Milled |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
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 |
| شناسه Numisquare | 2854653980 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
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