10 Euros Olympics Torch Relay - North and South America

€110,477.00
IssuerGreece
Year2004
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight34 g
Dimensions40 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Panagiotis Gravalos
Reverse: Panagiotis Gravvalos
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#233
Obverse descriptionThe design consist of the emblem of the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics, a wreath made from an olive tree branch, or kotinos, a reference to the ancient Olympic Games, where the kotinos was the official award of Olympic champions. The wreath around Olympic rings are enclosed in a circle surrounded by 12 stars.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΘΗΝΑ 2004 10 ΕΥΡΩ
(Translation: Athens 2004 10 Euro)
Reverse descriptionTorch relay bearer carrying the Olympic flame, running next to a temple column. On the background there is the map of Australia. The Olympic rings lie on the top of the coins and the denomination on the lower periphery.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering10 ΕURO
(Translation: 10 EURO)
EdgePlain
MintNational Mint of the Bank of
Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece(1972-date)
Mintage2004  - Proof - 10 000
Catalog ID6313556810
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