Issuer | Greece |
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Period |
Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date)
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Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
Year | 2017 |
Value | 2 Euro 2 EUR = USD 2.12 |
Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
Weight | 8.5 g |
Diameter | 25.75 mm |
Thickness | 2.2 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Number |
N# 118557
Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
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References |
KM# 290 ![]() And 5 more volumes. |
Archeological Site of Philippi
The design features part of Basilica B and linear motifs inspired by a border pattern from an ancient Greek mosaic discovered at the site. Inscribed along the inner circle is the wording ‘ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF PHILIPPI’ and ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ (in Greek). Also inscribed in the background is the year of issuance ‘2017’ and to the right a palmette (the mint mark of the Greek Mint). Visible at the lower left is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Lettering:
ΑΡΧΑΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΟΣ ΧΩΡΟΣ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΩΝ
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΊΑ
2017
Translation:
ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE OF PHILIPPI
HELLENIC REPUBLIC
2017
Engraver: Geórgios Stamatópoulos
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Lettering: 2 EURO LL
Reeded with inscription
Lettering: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
Translation: Hellenic Republic
© Cyrillius
The ancient city of Philippi was named after Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great. The site, which
includes an ancient theatre, three Christian basilicas and other monuments, was listed as a UNESCO World
Heritage site in 2016.
The coin was issued in bankrolls and in Proof quality in wooden box with certificate of authenticity and in BU quality on a coincard blister.
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Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||
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Undetermined | ||||||||||||
2017 | 744 000 | $ 2.17 | $ 3.08 | $ 3.12 | $ 3.17 | 98% | ||||||
2017 | 4 500 | $ 8.46 | 3% | Coincard Blister | ||||||||
2017 | 1 500 | $ 46 | 2% | Proof |
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