2 Lepta - George I 1st portrait; Pattern strike

Features

Issuer Greece
King George I (1863-1913)
Type Pattern
Year 1869
Value 2 Lepta (0.02)
Currency First modern drachma (1832-1944)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
110446
References KM# E5
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Portrait of young King George I head facing left, date below

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ 1869

Translation: GEORGE I KING OF THE GREEKS 1869

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Reverse

Denomination within wreath

Script: Greek

Lettering:
2 ΛΕΠΤΑ
ESSAI

Translation:
2 LEPTA
PATTERN STRIKE

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Comments

this currency was minted according to the standards of the Latin UnionAutomatically translated

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1869  Photo $ 2400

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lepta - George I (1st portrait; Pattern strike)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lepta - George I (1st portrait; Pattern strike)
Heritage Auctions
2015 January 4 - 5 NYINC World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - New York 3037
Lot 29809
Internet Archive
4 Jan 2015 UNC
(PCGS SP65 Brown)
USD 2585.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lepta - George I (1st portrait; Pattern strike)Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lepta - George I (1st portrait; Pattern strike)
Heritage Auctions
2014 April 10-12 & 15-16 CICF World and Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3032
Lot 25184
Internet Archive
10 Apr 2014 UNC
(NGC MS65 Red and Brown)
USD 2233.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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