| Issuer | Ionian Islands, United States of the (1815-1864) |
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| Year | 1834-1862 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Lepton (1/5) |
| Currency | Obol (1834-1863) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.89 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 1864 |
| Reference(s) | KM#34 |
| Obverse description | Winged lion of St. Mark facing to left holding Bible and seven arrows |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
| Obverse lettering |
ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ. 1857 (Translation: Ionian State) |
| Reverse description | Figure of Britannia seated facing right with shield and trident |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
BRITANNIA. (Translation: Britain) |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1834 . - - 1835 - Without point after date - 1835 . - - 1848 - Without point after date - 1848 . - - 13 483 000 1849 - Without point after date; Proof - 1849 . - - 1851 . - - 1853 - Medal alignment - 1853 - Without point after date; Proof - 1853 . - Medal alignment also exists - 1 344 000 1857 - Medal alignment - 1857 - Without point after date - 1857 . - Medal alignment also exists - 1862 - Without point after date; Proof - 1862 . - - |
| Numisquare ID | 8714600890 |
| Additional information |
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