2 Euros Platonic Academy

€49,903.00
IssuerGreece
Year2013
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel 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#252, Schön#201
Obverse descriptionPortrait of Plato (in profile). On the left: the words ‘2 400 years since the founding of Plato’s Academy’ and ‘The Hellenic Republic’ in ancient Greek lettering. On the right: ‘2013’ and the monogram of the Greek Mint. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse lettering2.400 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΗΝ ΙΔΡΥΣΗ ΤΗΣ ΑΚΑΔΗΜΙΑΣ ΠΛΑΤΩΝΟΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ 2013
(Translation: 2,400 Since the Founding of Plato`s Academy Hellenic Republic 2013)
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription
Mint
Mintage2013  - - 742 500
2013  - Coin card blister - 7 500
2013  - Proof - 4 000
Catalog ID8788320010
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