The trick with these coins is to find one in great shape. Coins that are well preserved are worth a bunch of money. The one in our picture is average circulated condition, which is about as good as you normally see them.

These are copper coins from Greece. This page applies to coins that bear the crowned coat of arms and the denomination inside a wreath, although the wreath itself may look slightly different than our picture.

As with all valuable coins, you must beware of counterfeits. If you are buying one, be sure you know the seller well.

The catalog values listed below are approximate.

1 LEPTON
worn: $100 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $175
well preserved: $1000
fully uncirculated: $2500
coins dated 1833 are much more common, with catalog value $60 in average circulated
coins dated 1851 and 1857 are more common, with catalog value $100 in average circulated

2 LEPTA
worn: $60 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $125
well preserved: $300
fully uncirculated: $1500
coins dated 1833 are much more common, with catalog value $60 in average circulated
coins dated 1836 are quite rare, with catalog value $1400 in average circulated

5 LEPTA
worn: $30 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $100
well preserved: $350
fully uncirculated: $1700
coins dated 1833 are much more common, with catalog value $50 in average circulated
coins dated 1836 are quite rare, with catalog value (are you ready?) $6000 in average circulated

10 LEPTA
worn: $50 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $150
well preserved: $500
fully uncirculated: $1700
coins dated 1833 are much more common, with catalog value $50 in average circulated
coins dated 1844 are somewhat rare, with catalog value $400 in average circulated

Be sure your coin has no problems, like scratches, stains, nicks, cleanings, and so forth. Use our Important Terminology page to understand how catalog values work.

NEVER CLEAN A COIN. CLEANING RUINS VALUE.