Issuer | Greece |
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King |
George I (1863-1913)
|
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1878 |
Value | 2 Lepta (0.02) |
Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) |
Weight | 2 g |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 18570 |
References |
KM# 53
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. |
Portrait of mature King George I head facing left, date below
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ
1878
BAPPE
Translation: GEORGE I KING OF THE GREEKS 1878
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Denomination within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering: 2 ΛΕΠΤΑ
Translation: 2 LEPTA
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Smooth
K | Bordeaux, France (?-1880) |
Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1855-1878) | |
Henri Delbecque, Mint Master, Strasbourg (1860-1870), Bordeaux (1870-1878) |
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Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||
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1878 K | 3 750 000 | $ 5.40 | 86% | Large anchor | ||||||||||
1878 K | 4% | Proof | ||||||||||||
1878 K | 22% | Small anchor |
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Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price |
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Heritage Auctions 2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073 Lot 33263 |
29 Apr 2019 | Undetermined |
UNC (NGC MS63 Brown) |
USD 300.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 63 Lot 1462 |
26 Jul 2022 | Undetermined | AU |
USD 65.86
(EUR 61.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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