5 Lepta - George I Pattern

€408,448.00
IssuerGreece
Year1877
TypePattern
Value5 Lepta (0.05)
CurrencyFirst modern drachma (1832-1944)
CompositionCopper
Weight4.08 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)Désiré-Albert Barre
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#E20
Obverse descriptionMature head of George I to left.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ BAPPE E 1877
Reverse descriptionLaurel wreath tied below, containing ΟΒΟΛΟΣ / 5 / ΛΕΠΤΑ in three lines; below denomination, ESSAI flanked by two anchors privy mark.
Reverse scriptGreek, Latin
Reverse letteringΟΒΟΛΟΣ 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ ESSAI
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1877  - -
Catalog ID6035177460
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