10 Euro Charles Nicolas Fabvier
2024 year| Silver (.925) | 34.1 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 34.1 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#412723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Portrait of Charles Nicolas Fabvier.
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
CHARLES NICOLAS FABVIER
2024
ΚΑΡΟΛΟΣ ΦΑΒΙΕΡΟΣ 1782 - 1855
Designer: Geórgios Stamatópoulos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Charles Nicolas Fabvier (1782-1855) was a distinguished officer of the French army. He served under Napoleon and took part in his campaigns. Dismissed from service after the Bourbon restoration, he decided in 1823 to come to Greece and assist in the War of Independence, persuading many experienced Bonapartists to join him. Following the crushing defeat of the Philhellenes’ Battalion led by Karl Normann, Fabvier undertook to recruit and train regular troops, which excelled in several battles. He learned to speak fluent Greek and was very popular with his men. He was perhaps the most honest and selfless of all philhellenes.
In a bold move, on 30 November 1826 he managed to break through the lines of the besieging Ottoman troops and relieve the garrison of the Acropolis, which he defended until the surrender of the stronghold in 1827. In recognition of his services, the Third National Assembly of Troezen (1827) made him an honorary Greek citizen, while King Otto later awarded him with the Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer.
Interesting fact
The Charles Nicolas Fabvier 10 Euro silver coin from Greece features a unique design that showcases the artwork of French engraver Charles Nicolas Fabvier. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Fabvier, while the reverse side features one of his most famous engravings, "The Abduction of Psyche." This coin is a rare and beautiful collector's item for anyone interested in numismatics or the art of engraving.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euro (Charles Nicolas Fabvier) 2024 coin.
