HomeFleur-de-coin.comGreek eurosMintmarks FESGreek currency10 lepta 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: Results 1 - 11 of 11 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 ... Krause - Mishler #113 Diameter 20 mm Weight 1.1 gr Composition Aluminium Edge Smooth Other information Engraver: L. Orphanos, N. Perantinos Year Mintage Price Shop 1978 - Uncirculated 791,000 pieces € 0.54 Buy 1976 - Uncirculated 830,000 pieces € 0.81 Buy 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 ... Krause - Mishler #102 Diameter 20 mm Weight 1.1 gr Composition Aluminium Edge Smooth Other information Engraver: V. Falireas, N. Perantinos (Athens Mint) Year Mintage Price Shop 1973 Type A - Uncirculated 2,742,000 pieces - View 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 ... Krause - Mishler #103 Diameter 20 mm Weight 1.1 gr Composition Aluminium Edge Smooth Other information Engravers: I. Stinis, N. Perantinos (Athens Mint) Year Mintage Price Shop 1973 Type B - Uncirculated 10,670,000 pieces € 0.99 Buy 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 - Mishler #78 Diameter 22 mm Weight 1 gr Composition Aluminium Edge Smooth Other information Engraver: V. FalireasBern Mint: 1954, 1959 and 1964Prague Mint: 1966, 1969 and 1971Coins dated 1971 have a smaller hole in the center Year Mintage Price Shop 1971 - Uncirculated 5,922,472 pieces € 1.00 Buy 1969 - Uncirculated 20,000,000 pieces € 1.82 Buy 1966 - Uncirculated 20,000,000 pieces - View 1965 - Proof 4,978 pieces - View 1965 - Uncirculated Unknown - View 1964 - Uncirculated 12,000,000 pieces - View 1954 - Uncirculated 48,000,000 pieces € 3.50 Buy Results 1 - 11 of 11 Greek Drachma Coins 1000 drachmas 500 drachmas 250 drachmas 100 drachmas 50 drachmas 30 drachmas 20 drachmas 10 drachmas 5 drachmas 2 drachmas 1 drachma 50 lepta 20 lepta 10 lepta 5 lepta