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Definition of Lepta
1. lepton [n] - See also: lepton
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lepta
Literary usage of Lepta
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Selected letters of Cicero by Marcus Tullius Cicero (1897)
"lepta: cf. Ер. XXXV. 22. cui darem : for the lack of a XL. Actium, Nov. 7, 50
Bc — postal system among the Romans, and nephew of Cicero. ..."
2. A Handbook for Travellers in Greece: Describing the Ionian Islands by John Murray (Firm) (1872)
"The Austrian zecchino for a few lepta more than 13 ... Thia coin ¡a In very
general circulation at Athens,—6 lepta represent a drachma. ..."
3. The Journal of the Manchester Geographical Society by Manchester Geographical Society (1899)
"... and annexed to the dominions of the Czar, to be ruled by him as Hungary was
ruled by the Emperor of Austria." Fig. 9. —5 lepta OF THE ..."
4. Dues and Charges on Shipping in Foreign Ports: A Manual of Reference for the (1907)
"But if they do not exceed one-fifth of the total capacity of the steamer, the
dues shall amount to 30 lepta per ton. In the case of alinea second (6), ..."
5. Handbook for Travellers in Greece: Including the Ionian Islands, Continental by John Murray (Firm) (1884)
"The Austrian zecchino is reckoned at a few lepta over 13 drachmae.. The Austrian
gold 8 florin piece, and French gold napoleons, louis d'or, ..."
6. Merchants' Magazine and Commercial Review by William B. Dana (1842)
"It is divided, like the phœnix, into 100 lepta, the superiority of the decimal
system ... The copper coins are pieces often, five, two, and one lepta. ..."
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