2 Euros Maria Callas

€365,351.00
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#369
Obverse descriptionThe design features a portrait of the legendary Greek soprano Maria Callas. Inscribed along the inner edge is the wording ‘100 YEARS FROM THE BIRTH OF MARIA CALLAS’, and at the 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
Obverse lettering100 XPONIA AΠO ΓENNHΣH THΣ MAPIAΣ KAΛΛAΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ 2023 ΣTAM
(Translation: 100th Anniversary of Birth of Maria Callas 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  - - 741 000
2023  - BU Version - 6 000
2023  - Proof Version - 3 000
Catalog ID6070823420
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