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20 lepta George I 1874-A MS62 NGC
150,00 €
Greek silver coin 20 lepta, King George I, dated 1874-A. Portrait of young King George I head facing left. Large central crown, denomination and date below.
| Issuer | Greece  |
|---|---|
| King | George I (1863-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1874-1883 |
| Value | 20 Lepta (0.20) |
| Currency | First modern drachma (1832-1944) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
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