2 Lepta

Features

Issuer Greece
King Otto (1832-1862)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1844-1845
Value 2 Lepta (0.02)
Currency First modern drachma (1832-1944)
Composition Copper
Weight 2.598 g
Diameter 18.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
29239
References KM# 23
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

Engravers: Carl Friedrich Voigt, Konrad Lange

Reverse

Denomination and date within wreath

Script: Greek

Lettering:
2
ΛΕΠΤΑ
1845

Translation: 2 Lepta

Engravers: Carl Friedrich Voigt, Konrad Lange

Edge

Milled

Mint

Athens Mint, Greece (1838-1855)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1844  Photo 206 225 82%
1845  Photo 242 000 65%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lepta
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 685
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 1844 VF USD 46.40
(EUR 43.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lepta
Katz
Auction 67
Lot 1261
Internet Archive
24 Sep 2022 1844 F USD 61.51
(EUR 57.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 LeptaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Lepta
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231919
Lot 62264
Internet Archive
9 May 2019 1845 AU
(NGC AU55 Brown)
USD 720.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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