Owner Comments:
5 Lepta 1882 A - George I 2nd portrait
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Obverse:
Lettering:
ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ ΒΑΡΡΕ 1882
Translation:
GEORGE I KING OF THE GREEKS
BARRE 1882
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
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Reverse:
Lettering: ΟΒΟΛΟΣ 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ A
Translation: OBOL 5 LEPTA A
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre
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Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1878-1882
Value: 5 Lepta (0.05)
Currency: First modern drachma
(1832-1944)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 5 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 54
Edge: Smooth
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Mintage: 14,400,000