20 Lepta - George I 1st portrait

Features

Issuer Greece
King George I (1863-1913)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1874-1883
Value 20 Lepta (0.20)
Currency First modern drachma (1832-1944)
Composition Silver (.835)
Weight 1 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness 0.6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
7312
References KM# 44
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 young King George I head facing left

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ
ΒΑΡΡΕ

Translation:
GEORGE I KING OF THE GREEKS
BARRE

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Reverse

Denomination below crown

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
20 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1874 Α

Translation:
KINGDOM OF GREECE
20 LEPTA 1874 A

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Edge

Reeded

20 Lepta - George I (1st portrait) -  obverse

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Mint

A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Marks

Anchor with ring Désiré-Albert Barre, General coin engraver, Monnaie de Paris (1855-1878)
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)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1874 A Anchor with ring Bee Photo 2 223 000 $ 2.60 $ 5.50 $ 6.50 $ 16 $ 23 $ 55 79%
1874 A Anchor with ring Bee 0.3% Proof
1883 A Fasces Cornucopia Photo 1 000 000 $ 14 $ 23 $ 48 $ 170 34%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Lepta - George I (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Lepta - George I (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232405
Lot 61321
Internet Archive
25 Jan 2024 1874 A Anchor with ring Bee UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 204.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Lepta - George I (1st portrait)
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 2450
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1874 A Anchor with ring Bee UNC USD 29.26
(EUR 27.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Lepta - George I (1st portrait)
Katz
Auction 72
Lot 676
Internet Archive
21 Dec 2022 1874 A Anchor with ring Bee UNC USD 55.27
(EUR 51.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Lepta - George I (1st portrait)
Katz
Auction 66
Lot 369
Internet Archive
18 Sep 2022 1874 A Anchor with ring Bee UNC USD 100.79
(EUR 93.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Lepta - George I (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Lepta - George I (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912
Lot 36494
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2019 1874 A Anchor with ring Bee UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 43.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Lepta - George I (1st portrait)
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 689
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 1874 A Anchor with ring Bee AU USD 22.76
(EUR 21.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Lepta - George I (1st portrait)
Katz
Auction 90
Lot 543
Internet Archive
18 Jul 2023 1874 A Anchor with ring Bee XF USD 30.35
(EUR 28.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Lepta - George I (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Lepta - George I (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232405
Lot 61322
Internet Archive
25 Jan 2024 1883 A Fasces Cornucopia UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Lepta - George I (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Lepta - George I (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232012
Lot 63310
Internet Archive
18 Mar 2020 1883 A Fasces Cornucopia UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 150.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Lepta - George I (1st portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Lepta - George I (1st portrait)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231925
Lot 63250
Internet Archive
20 Jun 2019 1883 A Fasces Cornucopia UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 180.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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