2 Euros Constantin Carathéodory

€365,354.00
IssuerGreece
Year2023
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#370
Obverse descriptionThe design features a portrait of the Greek mathematician Constantin Carathéodory. Inscribed along the inner edge at the left is the wording ‘CONSTANTIN CARATHÉODORY 1873-1950’, and at right the minting year ‘2023’ and a palmette (mintmark of the Greek Mint); below the portrait runs the inscription ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’.  The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Obverse scriptGreek, Latin
Obverse letteringΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΊΝΟΣ ΚΑΡΑΘΕΟΔΩPH 1873-1950 2023 ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ L(A+B)=µA<1/2 ∫(h-U)α√T dt=min ΣTAM
(Translation: Constantin Carathéodory 2023 Greek Republic)
Reverse descriptionMap of Western Europe on outer ring and inner core at right side, value superimposed. Above and below map, six stars with vertical bars.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeHELLENIC REPUBLIC in Greek
MintNational Mint of the Bank of
Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece(1972-date)
Mintage2023  - - 745 500
2023  - BU Version - 3 000
2023  - Proof Version - 1 500
Catalog ID2350836920
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