2 Euros Battle of Thermopylae

Issuer Greece
Year 2020
Type Commemorative circulation coin
Value 2 Euros
Currency Euro (2002-date)
Composition Bimetallic: nickel brass centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight 8.50 g
Diameter 25.75 mm
Thickness 2.20 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Obverse: Geórgios Stamatópoulos
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#325
Obverse description Helmet of ancient Hellenic warrior, encircled by meander motif and lettering. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering 2500 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΗ ΜΑΧΗ ΤΩΝ ΘΕΡΜΟΠΥΛΩΝ 2020 ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
(Translation: 2500 YEARS FROM THE BATTLE OF THERMOPYLAE 2020 HELLENIC REPUBLIC)
Reverse description A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 2 EURO LL
Edge Reeded with inscription.
Mint National Mint of the Bank of
Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece(1972-date)
Mintage 2020 - - 735 000
2020 - Coincard - 10 000
2020 - Proof - 5 000
Numisquare ID 1444611870
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