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Greece 1828 Kapodistrias Phoenix 10 lepta coin
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Greece 1828 Kapodistrias Phoenix 10 lepta coin
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | First Hellenic Republic (1822-1832) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1831 |
| Value | 10 Lepta (0.1) |
| Currency | Phoenix (1828-1832) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 18559 |
| References | KM# 12 |
The bird Phoenix at the obverse represents the rebirth of Greece while the word "αωκα" is referring to the year 1821 (the year of the Greek revolution). Without circle and with different Phoenix
Obverse
Phoenix with cross on the top and sun rays on the left without a circle
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΠΟΛΙΤΕΙΑ
αωκα
Translation: Hellenic State, 1821
Engraver: D. Kontos
Reverse
Denomination within laurel and olive branches
Script: Greek
Lettering:
• ΚΥΒΕΡΝΗΤΗΣ Ι• Α• ΚΑΠΟΔΙΣΤΡΙΑΣ •
10
ΛΕΠΤΑ
1828
Translation: Governor I. A. Kapodistrias, 10 lepta
Engraver: D. Kontos
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