1973 Greek 50 Lepta Coin - Rising Phoenix Lepta - Ornamental Plume Lepta Coin

This listing is for the photographed 1973 Greek 50 Lepta Coin. The phoenix design, representing the country's new status as the "Hellenic Republic", replaced the earlier coins featuring King Constantine II. The phoenix bird, a legendary creature in Greek mythology, is associated with cyclical regeneration and rebirth, often linked to the sun. It is believed to live for a very long time, eventually building a nest and setting itself on fire, from which a new phoenix emerges.

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