2 Euros Battle of Thermopylae

€198,590.00
IssuerGreece
Year2020
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight8.50 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.20 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Geórgios Stamatópoulos
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#325
Obverse descriptionHelmet of ancient Hellenic warrior, encircled by meander motif and lettering. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse lettering2500 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΗ ΜΑΧΗ ΤΩΝ ΘΕΡΜΟΠΥΛΩΝ 2020 ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
(Translation: 2500 YEARS FROM THE BATTLE OF THERMOPYLAE 2020 HELLENIC REPUBLIC)
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription.
MintNational Mint of the Bank of
Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece(1972-date)
Mintage2020  - - 735 000
2020  - Coincard - 10 000
2020  - Proof - 5 000
Catalog ID1444611870
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