Token - 180th Anniversary of the Greek War of Independence Mando Mavrogenous

€176,007.00
LocationGreece
Year2001
TypeCoin patterns/Mint token
CompositionBrass
Weight10 g
Diameter30 mm
Thickness2.9 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
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Obverse descriptionManto Mavrogenous (Greek: Μαντώ Μαυρογένους) (1796 – July 1848) was a Greek heroine of the Greek War of Independence. A rich woman, she spent all her fortune for the Hellenic cause. Under her encouragement, her European friends contributed money and guns to the revolution.
Obverse letteringΜαντώ Μαυρογένους
(Translation: Mando Mavrogennous)
Obverse scriptGreek
Reverse descriptionThe building of the Parliament of Greece, built in 1843. Since 1935 is the building of the Parliament.
Reverse letteringΒΟΥΛΗ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ 2001 180 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΗΝ ΕΠΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΗ ΤΟΥ 1821
(Translation: PARLIAMENT OF GREECE 2001 180 YEARS SINCE THE GREEK WAR OF INDEPENDENCE)
Reverse scriptGreek
MintNational Mint of the Bank of Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece (1972-date)
Mintage2001  - -
Catalog ID3190391990
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