Greek Ten Lepta

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Date:1882

Description:

Greek copper ten lepta, 1882


Diameter 30mm


The obverse features the bust of George I facing left with a legend in Greek around the outside and the date below. Directly below the bust is the name 'Bappe', possibly the designer or engraver. At the beginning and end of the inscription are the Parisian Privy Marks of the cornucopia for the Mint Director and the fasces for the Engraver General. The reverse features the denomination in Greek, with another word in Greek above, surrounded by a wreath tied at the base with a bow. Below the bow is the mintmark for Paris, 'A'.

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Donor ref:LEAMG : M4272.1994.253 (66/17257)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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