5 Lepta

Features

Issuer Greece
King Otto (1832-1862)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1833-1842
Value 5 Lepta (0.05)
Currency First modern drachma (1832-1944)
Composition Copper
Weight 6.495 g
Diameter 24.7 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
5498
References KM# 16
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: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ

Translation: KINGDOM OF GREECE

Engraver: G. Voigt

Reverse

Denomination and date within wreath

Script: Greek

Lettering: 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1833

Translation: 5 LEPTA 1833

Engraver: G. Voigt

Edge

Milled

Comments

For the coins of year 1833 a variety exists with the Athens owl.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1833  Photo 2 500 000 $ 44 $ 240 44%
1834  Photo 9% Mintage included in 1833
1836  1 000 3%
1837  116 000 6%
1838  8% Mintage included below
1838  1 472 000 17% overdate variety exists
1839  Photo 1 186 000 20%
1840  Photo 417 000 $ 9.70 12%
1841  Photo 864 000 $ 22 25%
1842  Photo 682 000 $ 36 19%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta
Katz
Auction 96
Lot 840
Internet Archive
23 Sep 2023 1833 UNC USD 135.78
(EUR 126.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta
Katz
Auction 80
Lot 377
Internet Archive
5 Apr 2023 1833 UNC USD 183.19
(EUR 170.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 LeptaPicture 1 of a sold 5 LeptaPicture 1 of a sold 5 LeptaPicture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232203
Lot 63532
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2022 1833 UNC
(PCGS MS65+ Red and Brown)
USD 870.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 LeptaPicture 1 of a sold 5 LeptaPicture 1 of a sold 5 LeptaPicture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232111
Lot 63496
Internet Archive
17 Mar 2021 1833 UNC
(PCGS MS64 Brown)
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 LeptaPicture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232033
Lot 62322
Internet Archive
12 Aug 2020 1833 UNC
(NGC MS65 Brown)
USD 300.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 LeptaPicture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232012
Lot 63307
Internet Archive
18 Mar 2020 1833 UNC
(PCGS MS63 Brown)
USD 168.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 LeptaPicture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231926
Lot 64235
Internet Archive
27 Jun 2019 1833 UNC
(PCGS MS64 Red and Brown)
USD 348.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta
Katz
Auction 86
Lot 743
Internet Archive
10 Jun 2023 1833 VF USD 54.96
(EUR 51.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 1443
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1833 VF USD 44.18
(EUR 41.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lepta
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 2758
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2022 1833 VF USD 33.41
(EUR 31.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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