1 Lepton

Features

Issuer Greece
King Otto (1832-1862)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1844-1846
Value 1 Lepton (0.01)
Currency First modern drachma (1832-1944)
Composition Copper
Weight 1.299 g
Diameter 16.6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
29238
References KM# 22
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

Reverse

Denomination and date within wreath

Script: Greek

Lettering: 1 ΛΕΠΤΟΝ 1846

Translation: 1 LEPTON 1846

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Athens Mint, Greece (1838-1855)

Comments

At the age of 17, Otto, Prince of Bavaria, was commissioned by the Great Powers in 1832 to become King of Greece.
Under the name of Otto I, he pursued an authoritarian policy. Not to the liking of the Greeks, he was forced to accept a constitution in 1843. Finally, the popular revolt of 1862 drove him out; he went into exile in Bavaria.
He was succeeded the following year by William of Denmark.Automatically translated

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1844  151 500 71%
1845  160 000 57%
1846  Photo 142 000 86%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Lepton
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 496
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1846 F USD 36.72
(EUR 34.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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