Issuer | Greece |
---|---|
King |
George I (1863-1913)
|
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1878-1879 |
Value | 1 Lepton (0.01) |
Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) |
Weight | 1 g |
Diameter | 15 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 21022 |
References |
KM# 52
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
Translation: GEORGE I KING OF THE GREEKS
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Denomination within wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering: 1 ΛΕΠΤΟΝ
Translation: 1 LEPTON
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
Smooth
A | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
K | Bordeaux, France (?-1880) |
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Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||
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1878 K | 7 132 400 | $ 13 | $ 22 | $ 27 | $ 31 | $ 48 | 96% | |||||||
1879 A | 397 600 | $ 160 | 18% |
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Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price |
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Katz Auction 57 Lot 2773 |
19 Mar 2022 | 1878 K | UNC |
USD 47.83
(EUR 44.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231925 Lot 63252 |
20 Jun 2019 | 1878 K | UNC |
The lot includes several items. |
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Katz Auction 94 Lot 1095 |
30 Aug 2023 | 1878 K | XF |
USD 21.74
(EUR 20.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 82 Lot 1769 |
13 May 2023 | 1878 K | XF |
USD 55.44
(EUR 51.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 63 Lot 1461 |
26 Jul 2022 | 1878 K | XF |
USD 30.44
(EUR 28.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231926 Lot 64239 |
27 Jun 2019 | 1879 A |
UNC (NGC MS64 Brown) |
USD 216.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231925 Lot 63248 |
20 Jun 2019 | 1879 A |
UNC (PCGS MS64 Red and Brown) |
USD 144.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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