Catalog
5 Lepta
| Issuer | Greece |
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| Year | 1828-1830 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | A phoenix rising from flames occupies the centre of the field, depicted in profile within a solid inner circle; a Greek cross surmounts the bird, while stylised sun rays radiate to the left. The design symbolises the rebirth of the Greek nation. A circular legend in Greek script surrounds the central motif, with the date expressed in Greek numeral notation appearing in the lower portion of the legend. |
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| Reverse description | The denomination numeral '5' and the Greek legend 'ΛΕΠΤΑ' are displayed in two lines at the centre of the field, enclosed within a wreath composed of a laurel branch on the left and an olive branch on the right, tied at the base with a ribbon bow. The circular legend naming Governor Ioannis Antonios Kapodistrias runs around the periphery in Greek capitals, interrupted at intervals by dot stops. The mint year 1828 appears in the lower exergual area beneath the wreath. |
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| Mintage | 1828 - - 400,000 1830 - - 22,218 |
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