Catalogus
| Uitgever | Greece |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1832-1843 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | 1 Lepton (0.01) |
| Valuta | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Samenstelling | Copper |
| Gewicht | 1 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | Milled |
| Oriëntatie | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | Konrad Lange |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | KM#13 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Shield with cross, crown on top |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Greek |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ (Translation: KINGDOM OF GREECE) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Denomination and date within wreath |
| Schrift keerzijde | Greek |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
1 ΛΕΠΤΟΝ 1832 (Translation: 1 LEPTON 1832) |
| Rand | Milled |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
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 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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