1869-BB Greece Lepton Copper Toned Coin George I - PCGS MS64BN

1 Lepton - George I 1st portrait


Issuer Greece
King George I (1863-1913)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1869-1870
Value 1 Lepton (0.01)
Currency First modern drachma (1832-1944)
Composition Copper
Weight 1 g
Diameter 15 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 28095
References KM# 40


Obverse

Portrait of young King George I head facing left, date below

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ 1869

Translation: GEORGE I KING OF THE GREEKS 1869

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Reverse

Denomination within wreath

Script: Greek

Lettering: 1 ΛΕΠΤΟΝ

Translation: 1 LEPTON

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Edge

Smooth

Mint

BB Strasbourg, France