Country: Greece, King George Ist (1863-1913)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1878 (1878-1882)
Value: 5 Lepta (0.05)
Currency: First modern drachma (1832-1944)
Metal: Copper
Mintage: 11,528,000
Mint: Bordeaux, France
Grade: VF20/30
Weight: 5.5 g
Diameter: 25 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 54
Obverse:
Portrait of mature King George I head facing left, date below.
Lettering:
ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ Α! ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ
ΒΑΡΡΕ
1878
Translation:
GEORGE I KING OF THE GREEKS
BARRE
1878
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre.
Reverse:
Denomination within wreath, Mint letter at bottom.
Lettering: ΟΒΟΛΟΣ 5 ΛΕΠΤΑ
Translation: OBOL 5 LEPTA
Engraver: Jean-Auguste Barre.
Edge:
Smooth.
Referencia : KM# 54
Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...
Colección : Kingdom of Greece - Modern Greece