2 Lepta

2 Lepta - obverse2 Lepta - reverse

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Features

Issuer Ionian Islands (Greece)
King George III (1810-1820)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1819-1820
Value 2 Lepta (½)
Currency Obol (1819-1834)
Composition Copper
Weight 4.72 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
5456
References KM# 31,
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.
Pr# 20-21
Fred Pridmore ; 1960. Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations to the End of the Reign of George VI 1952 / Part 1. European Territories. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 4 more volumes.

Obverse

Venetian lion

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ:
1819.

Translation: Ionian State

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

Britannia seated left

Script: Latin

Lettering: BRITANNIA.

Translation: Britain

Engraver: William Wyon

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

This coin was equal in value and weight to the British farthing.

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1819  4% without point after date; Proof
1819 . Photo 9 461 760 $ 5.70 $ 5.70 $ 11 $ 31 $ 32 73%
1820  3% without point after date; Proof
1820 . Photo $ 17 $ 33 $ 33 30% Mintage included above

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 LeptaPicture 1 of a sold 2 Lepta
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231926
Lot 64273
Internet Archive
27 Jun 2019 1819 . UNC
(PCGS MS61 Brown)
USD 198.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lepta
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 2445
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1819 . AU USD 111.00
(EUR 103.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Lepta
Katz
Auction 101
Lot 966
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2023 1820 . – Mintage included above XF USD 31.25
(EUR 29.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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