10 Lepta

10 Lepta - obverse10 Lepta - reverse

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Features

Issuer Greece
King Otto (1832-1862)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1847-1857
Value 10 Lepta (0.10)
Currency First modern drachma (1832-1944)
Composition Copper
Weight 12.990 g
Diameter 28 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
15639
References KM# 29
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

Shield with cross, crown on top

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ

Translation: KINGDOM OF GREECE

Engraver: Konrad Lange

Reverse

Denomination and date within wreath

Script: Greek

Lettering: 10 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1849

Translation: 10 LEPTA 1849

Engraver: Konrad Lange

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Athens Mint, Greece (1838-1855)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1847  740 000 18%
1848  Photo 1 174 000 $ 15 33%
1849  7% large crown; mintage included in 1849
1849  7% small crown; mintage included in 1849
1849  1 160 000 16% small crown; overdate variety exists
1850  Photo 1 282 000 $ 69 33%
1851  3% mintage included in 1851/0
1851  587 000 15% overdate variety exists
1857  Photo 883 000 $ 320 24%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 10 LeptaPicture 1 of a sold 10 LeptaPicture 1 of a sold 10 LeptaPicture 1 of a sold 10 Lepta
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232018
Lot 65352
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2020 1848 AU
(PCGS AU55)
USD 180.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Lepta
Katz
Auction 80
Lot 381
Internet Archive
5 Apr 2023 1850 UNC USD 57.29
(EUR 53.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Lepta
Katz
Auction 67
Lot 1263
Internet Archive
24 Sep 2022 1850 AU USD 55.13
(EUR 51.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Lepta
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 2760
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2022 1850 XF USD 71.34
(EUR 66.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Lepta
Katz
Auction 82
Lot 1766
Internet Archive
13 May 2023 1850 VF USD 69.18
(EUR 64.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Lepta
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 2761
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2022 1857 AU USD 411.82
(EUR 381.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 LeptaPicture 1 of a sold 10 Lepta
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231925
Lot 63246
Internet Archive
20 Jun 2019 1857 AU
(PCGS AU50)
USD 216.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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