George I of Greece - 50 Lepta 1874 A

Country: Greece, King George Ist (1863-1913)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1874 (1868-1883)
Value: 50 Lepta (0.50)
Metal: Silver (.835)
Mintage: 4,500,573 (Mint: Paris)
Grade: VF35/XF40
Weight: 2.5 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Thickness: 1.06 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 37

Obverse:
Portrait of young King George I head facing left.

Lettering:
ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ
ΒΑΡΡΕ

Translation:
GEORGE I KING OF THE GREEKS
BARRE

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre.

Reverse:
Large central crown, denomination and date below.

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΝ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ
50 ΛΕΠΤΑ
1874 A

Translation:
KINGDOM OF GREECE
50 LEPTA
1874 A

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre.

Edge:
Milled.

Referenz : KM# 37

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...

Sammlung : Kingdom of Greece - Modern Greece