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10 lepta George I 1879-A VF30 PCGS
Greek copper coin 10 lepta, King George I, dated 1879-A. Portrait of mature King George I facing left, date below, engraver's initials in Greek under the portrait. Denomination within wreath, mint mark below. Mint (A) Monnaie de Paris, Paris.
| Issuer | Greece  |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1878-1882 |
| Value | 10 Lepta (0.10) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 30.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |