GREECE. Otho, 1832-1862. 2 Lepta 1836 (Copper, 19 mm, 2.60 g, 12 h), Athens, struck from dies by K. Lange, reeded edge. BΑΣΙΛΕΙA ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ Crowned shield bearing the coat of arms of Greece with the Wittelsbach arms at the center. Rev. 2 ΛΕΠΤΑ 1836 Denomination and date in three lines within a laurel wreath tied above and below. Divo 25d. Karamitsos 42. KM 14. The rarest 2 lepta coin of the Othonian series. Graded by NGC "XF 40 BN". Cert number: 6142285-014.
In the year 1836 the Athens Mint introduced three new denominations into circulation—namely, the 10, 5 and 2 Lepta. Notably, the 2 and 5 Lepta were produced in significantly lower mintages, rendering them, for numismatists, respectively rare and extremely rare. It is important to note that the 10 Lepta pieces bearing the same date was, in contrast, struck in substantial quantities during this period.