Îles Ioniennes. 1 Lepton 1851 (Sans prix de réserve)

Scarce 1851 Ionian Islands 1 Lepton Copper Coin (British Protectorate)

Up for auction is a piece of 19th-century history: a scarce 1851 1 Lepton copper coin from the United States of the Ionian Islands, issued during the British protectorate era.

Value / Denomination: 1 Lepton (equal to 1/10 of a British penny or 1/5 of an Obol)

Obverse: Features the iconic seated Britannia with "BRITANNIA" lettering.
Reverse: Features the winged Lion of Saint Mark holding seven arrows, encircled by the Greek inscription "ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ" (Ionian State) and dated 1851.

Condition: Nice aged patina with clear raised details on both sides (see photos for full condition).

A fantastic, sought-after crossover item for collectors of British world coins, Greek history, or 19th-century coinage!

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