2 Lepta

Issuer Ionian Islands, United States of the (1815-1864)
Year 1819-1820
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Lepta (1/2)
Currency Obol (1819-1834)
Composition Copper
Weight 4.72 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) William Wyon
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#31, Pr#20-21
Obverse description Venetian lion
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΙΟΝΙΚΟΝ ΚΡΑΤΟΣ: 1819.
(Translation: Ionian State)
Reverse description Britannia seated left
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering BRITANNIA.
(Translation: Britain)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1819 - without point after date; Proof -
1819 . - - 9 461 760
1820 - without point after date; Proof -
1820 . - Mintage included above -
Numisquare ID 5311374030
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