10 Euros Maria Callas

Features

Issuer Greece
Period Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2007
Value 10 Euros
10 EUR = USD 11
Currency Euro (2002-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 9.75 g
Diameter 28.25 mm
Thickness 1.92 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
36256
References KM# 223
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

30th Anniversary Death of Maria Callas

Obverse

The Greek national emblem and the €10 denomination, along with the soprano's signing.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
10 ΕΥΡΩ

Translation:
HELLENIC REPUBLIC
10 EURO

Engraver: Geórgios Stamatópoulos

Reverse

Relief effigy of the Greek soprano Maria Callas.

Scripts: Greek, Latin

Lettering: MARIA CALLAS YEAR 2007 ΕΤΟΣ ΑΦΙΕΡΩΜΕΝΟ ΣΤΗ ΜΑΡΙΑ ΚΑΛΛΑΣ

Engraver: Geórgios Stamatópoulos

Edge

Smooth with ten indentations ("Spanish flower")

Mint

Mintmark of The National Mint of the Bank of Greece The National Mint of the Bank of Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece (1972-date)

Comments

Maria Callas (1923–1977), American-born Greek operatic soprano, was the preeminent prima donna (lead female opera singer) of her day, and the first modern soprano to revive forgotten operas of the 19th-century bel canto repertoire. Callas revolutionized opera performances through her vocal and dramatic intensity, transforming what had traditionally been empty display pieces into serious and emotion-filled dramas. She drew praise for the distinctive color of her voice, her dramatic presence, and her careful musicianship. This unique soprano is the main motif of this commemorative coin and her image is shown in the obverse of it.
The coin is issued in BU quality in triptych blister set along with eight (8) Greek euro coins (€2, €1, €0.50, €0.20, €0.10, €0.05, €0.02, €0.01), minted in 2007 also in BU quality.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2007  5 000 $ 22 Proof

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