5 Lepta - George I 2nd portrait

Features

Issuer Greece
King George I (1863-1913)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1878-1882
Value 5 Lepta (0.05)
Currency First modern drachma (1832-1944)
Composition Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc)
Weight 5 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 1.25 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
4088
References KM# 54
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

Portrait of mature King George I head facing left, date below

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ
ΒΑΡΡΕ
1882

Translation:
GEORGE I KING OF THE GREEKS
BARRE
1882

Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre

Reverse

Denomination within wreath

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΟΒΟΛΟΣ
5
ΛΕΠΤΑ
A

Translation: OBOL 5 LEPTA

Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre

Edge

Smooth

5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait) -  obverse

Mints

A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
K Bordeaux, France (?-1880)

Marks

Anchor with ring Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1855-1878)
Anchor Jean-Auguste Barre, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1879)
Bee Alfred Renouard de Bussière, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1860-1879)
Fasces Jean Lagrange, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1880-1896)
Cornucopia Jean-Louis Ruau, Mint Master, Monnaie de Paris (1880-1891)

Comments

Also listed as GB#27




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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1878 K Anchor with ring Photo 11 528 000 $ 0.95 $ 2.40 $ 2.70 $ 3.30 $ 11 53%
1879 A Anchor Bee 469 790 4%
1882 A Fasces Cornucopia Photo 14 400 000 $ 0.51 $ 0.51 $ 3.20 $ 4.90 $ 7.20 $ 13 $ 130 64%

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Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 33265
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1878 K Anchor with ring UNC
(NGC MS64 Brown)
USD 900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait)
Katz
Auction 96
Lot 849
Internet Archive
23 Sep 2023 1878 K Anchor with ring VF USD 7.55
(EUR 7.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait)
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 1463
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1878 K Anchor with ring VF USD 7.55
(EUR 7.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232016
Lot 63332
Internet Archive
15 Apr 2020 1882 A Fasces Cornucopia UNC
(PCGS MS63 Brown)
USD 105.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232012
Lot 63308
Internet Archive
18 Mar 2020 1882 A Fasces Cornucopia UNC
(PCGS MS63 Brown)
USD 156.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait)
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 746
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2023 1882 A Fasces Cornucopia VF USD 6.47
(EUR 6.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta - George I (2nd portrait)
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 380
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 1882 A Fasces Cornucopia VF USD 9.71
(EUR 9.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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