2 Euros Archeological Site of Philippi

Uitgever Greece
Jaar 2017
Type Commemorative circulation coin
Waarde 2 Euros
Valuta Euro (2002-date)
Samenstelling Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Gewicht 8.5 g
Diameter 25.75 mm
Dikte 2.2 mm
Vorm Round
Techniek Milled
Oriëntatie Medal alignment ↑↑
Graveur(s) Obverse: Geórgios Stamatópoulos
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In omloop tot
Referentie(s) KM#290
Beschrijving voorzijde The design features part of Basilica B and linear motifs inspired by a border pattern from an ancient Greek mosaic discovered at the site. Inscribed along the inner circle is the wording ‘ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF PHILIPPI’ and ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ (in Greek). Also inscribed in the background is the year of issuance ‘2017’ and to the right a palmette (the mint mark of the Greek Mint). Visible at the lower left is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Schrift voorzijde Greek
Opschrift voorzijde ΑΡΧΑΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΟΣ ΧΩΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΊΑ 2017
(Translation: ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE OF PHILIPPI HELLENIC REPUBLIC 2017)
Beschrijving keerzijde A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Schrift keerzijde Latin
Opschrift keerzijde 2 EURO LL
Rand Reeded with inscription
Muntplaats National Mint of the Bank of
Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece(1972-date)
Oplage 2017 - - 744 000
2017 - Coincard Blister - 4 500
2017 - Proof - 1 500
Numisquare-ID 4836071870
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