Greek 10 lepta coins

Lepton (plural lepta) is the name of various fractional units of currency used in the Greek-speaking world from antiquity until today. The word means "small" or "thin", and during classical and Hellenistic times a lepton was always a small value coin, usually the smallest available denomination of another currency.

In modern Greece, lepton (modern form: lepto) is the name of the 1/100 denomination of all the official currencies of the Greek state: The phoenix (1827 – 1832), the drachma (1832 – 2001) and the euro (2002 – current). The following 10 lepta coins have circulated in Greece until the introduction of the Common European Currency on January 1, 2002:



Image of Greek 10 lepta drachmas coin
Image of Greek 10 lepta drachmas coin
10 lepta - Charging bull

The Minoan civilization bequeathed us with unique specimens of wall paintings with realistic and life-like representations decorating the renowned Minoan palaces. The government of the Minoan was theocratic, and the religion of Minoan was matriarchal and centered around the worship of several goddess and high priestesses. Accordingly the Minoans took part in many ritual acts, including "bull leaping". Bull leaping involved mid-air leaping, onto the back of a charging bull. The question remains as to whether this activity was a religious ritual, possibly a sacrificial activity, or a sport, perhaps a form of bullfighting. Many people have questioned if this activity is even possible ...
Krause - Misler#113
Diameter20 mm
Thickness0 mm
Weight1.1 gr
CompositionAluminium
EdgeSmooth
CommentsEngraver: L. Orphanos, N. Perantinos
DateMintageGradePriceShop
1978791,000Uncirculated€ 0.25Buy
1976830,000Uncirculated€ 0.25Buy

Image of Greek 10 lepta drachmas coin
Image of Greek 10 lepta drachmas coin
10 lepta - Triain and dolphins

Dolphins are common in Greek mythology and there are many coins from the time which feature a man or boy riding on the back of a dolphin. The Ancient Greeks treated them with welcome; a ship spotting dolphins riding in their wake was considered a good omen for a smooth voyage. The three-pronged trident is the symbol of Poseidon, the god of the sea, earthquakes and horses. Although he was officially one of the supreme gods of Mount Olympus, he spent most of his time in his watery domain ...
Krause - Misler#103
Diameter20 mm
Thickness0 mm
Weight1.1 gr
CompositionAluminium
EdgeSmooth
CommentsEngravers: I. Stinis, N. Perantinos (Athens Mint)
DateMintageGradePriceShop
1973 - Type B10,670,000Uncirculated€ 0.4Buy

Image of Greek 10 lepta drachmas coin
Image of Greek 10 lepta drachmas coin
10 lepta - Triain and dolphins

Dolphins are common in Greek mythology and there are many coins from the time which feature a man or boy riding on the back of a dolphin. The Ancient Greeks treated them with welcome; a ship spotting dolphins riding in their wake was considered a good omen for a smooth voyage. The three-pronged trident is the symbol of Poseidon, the god of the sea, earthquakes and horses. Although he was officially one of the supreme gods of Mount Olympus, he spent most of his time in his watery domain ...
Krause - Misler#102
Diameter20 mm
Thickness0 mm
Weight1.1 gr
CompositionAluminium
EdgeSmooth
CommentsEngraver: V. Falireas, N. Perantinos (Athens Mint)
DateMintageGradePriceShop
1973 - Type A2,742,000Uncirculated€ 0.6Buy

Image of Greek 10 lepta drachmas coin
Image of Greek 10 lepta drachmas coin
10 lepta - Grape vain

Agriculture was the foundation of the Ancient Greek economy and nearly 80% of the population was involved in this activity. During the early part of Greek history agriculture was based on cereals, such as barley, Durum wheat and, less commonly, millet or common wheat. Grapes also do well in the rocky soil, but demand a lot of care ...
Krause - Misler#78
Diameter22 mm
Thickness0 mm
Weight1 gr
CompositionAluminium
EdgeSmooth
CommentsEngraver: V. Falireas

Bern Mint: 1954, 1959 and 1964, Prague Mint: 1966, 1969 and 1971

Coins dated 1971 have a smaller hole in the center
DateMintageGradePriceShop
19715,922,472Very Fine€ 0.15Buy
19715,922,472Uncirculated€ 1.35Buy
196920,000,000Uncirculated€ 2.75Buy
196920,000,000Extremely Fine€ 1Buy
196620,000,000Uncirculated€ 3.85Buy
19654,978Proof-View
196412,000,000Uncirculated€ 14Buy
195920,000,000Very Fine€ 2.2Buy
195448,000,000Uncirculated€ 2.3Buy

The size of the images above are related to the diameter of the coins they represent.

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