50 Lepta 1901 Crete VF
25,00 €
Greek silver coin, 50 lepta, Crete, dated 1901. Bust facing right. Crowned arms, denomination below. Prince George of Greece, high commissioner of Crete.
Issuer | Crete (Greece) |
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Ruling authority | George (1901-1913) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1901 |
Value | 50 Lepta (0.50) |
Currency | Drachme (1900-1929) |
Composition | Silver (.835) |
Weight | 2.5 g |
Diameter | 18 mm |
Thickness | 1 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
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SKU: 947
Categories: Coins, Greek coins, Cretan state 1898-1913
Tags: 1901, 50, Greece, lepta, silver
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