| Issuer | Greece |
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Dimensions | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Geórgios Stamatópoulos Reverse: Luc Luycx |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#314 |
| Obverse description | Manolis Andronicos (1919-1992) was one of Greece’s greatest archaeologists. His discovery of the royal tombs at Vergina in 1977 brought to light exquisite finds that attest to the splendour of ancient Macedonian civilisation. The design features a portrait of Manolis Andronicos. Inscribed along the inner edge at left is the name ‘MANOLIS ANDRONICOS 1919-1992’, along with the minting year and a palmette (mintmark of the Greek Mint); inscribed along the inner edge at right is the wording ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’. Also visible at the right is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag. |
| Obverse script | Greek |
| Obverse lettering | ΜΑΝΟΛΗΣ ΑΝΔΡΟΝΙΚΟΣ 1919-1992
2019
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ (Translation: MANOLIS ANDRONICOS 1919-1992 2019 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 | 2019 - - 748 500 2019 - Proof - 1 500 |
| Catalog ID | 3379461030 |
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