Greece - 2004 -- 2 EURO --- Olympic Games (Minting Error)

Description: Commemorative issueXXVIIIth Olympic Games 2004 in AthensObverseThe twelve stars of the European Union positioned around the outer circle surround the design of an ancient statue depicting a discobolus in his attempt to throw the discus. The base of the statue covers a small part of the coin's external ring (outer part). To the left is the logo of the Olympic Games 'ATHENS 2004' and the five Olympic circles, and to the right, one above the other, are the figure '2' and the word 'ΕΥΡΩ'. The yearmark is written in split form around the star positioned bottom centre, as follows: 20*04 and the mintmark is above the athlete's head to the left.Scripts: Greek, LatinLettering: ATHENS 2004 2 ΕΥΡΩ 20 04Translation: ATHENS 2004 2 ΕURO 20 04Engravers: Panagiotis Gravvalos, Konstantinos KazakosReverseA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.Script: LatinLettering: 2 EURO LLEngraver: Luc Luycx EdgeReeded with letteringScript: GreekLettering: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑTranslation: HELLENIC REPUBLIC MintThe National Mint of the Bank of Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece (1972-date) FeaturesIssuerGreece PeriodThird Hellenic Republic (1974-date) TypeCirculating commemorative coinYear2004Value2 Euro (2 EUR)CurrencyEuro (2002-date)CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ringWeight8.5 gDiameter25.75 mmThickness2.2 mmShapeRoundTechniqueMilledOrientationMedal alignment ↑↑

Price: 200 USD

Location: Msida

End Time: 2024-12-14T22:59:18.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD