Denomination – 1 Lepto
Country – Greece
Year – 1832
Head Of State – King Otto Bavaria
Mint – Munich
Obverse – Inscription (Kingdom of Greece), Shield with crosee under crown
Mint – Munich
Obverse – Inscription (Kingdom of Greece), Shield with crosee under crown
Reverse – Denomination (1 Lepto), Date (1832)
Metal – Copper
Condition – Uncirculated
Creator – Konrad Lange
Edge – Reeded
Mintage – 2,200,000
Diameter – 16,60 mm
Weight – 1.29 gr
Interesting Facts – All of Otto’s coins were minted with a reeded edge.In 1850, a meal including meat bought in a typical restaurant in Athens costed 30 lepta.At the same time a civil servant’s (high ranking officer at a ministry) monthly salary amounted to 300 drachmas .Otto’s copper coins were withdrawn from circulation in 1870 under law 356
Approx. Value – 900 Euros (Unc)
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