10 Euro Thales of Miletus
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#412721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Script: Greek
Lettering:
2024
ΘΑΛΗΣ Ο ΜΙΛΗΣΙΟΣ 624 – 540 π.Χ.
Designer: Geórgios Stamatópoulos
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Plain
Comment
Born in Miletus, on the Ionian coast of Asia Minor, Thales (c. 624-540 BC) was the first known Greek mathematician, the first Greek philosopher and one of the seven sages of antiquity. Breaking with mythological interpretations and believing that the world can be explained as a set of natural processes, he considered water, origin of all, in the spirit of natural philosophy that he pioneered. Thales excelled in cosmology, astronomy, physics and geometry. One of his best known contributions to mathematics is Thales’ theorem, or basic proportionality theorem. Thales was said to have calculated the height of the pyramids and predicted the solar eclipse of 585 BC.
According to an anecdote, Thales fell into a well while stargazing. His importance as a thinker is enormous, as he was first in the long tradition of European philosophy and introduced the mathematical study of natural phenomena.
Interesting fact
The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Thales of Miletus, a ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician who is considered one of the Seven Sages of Greece. He is known for his contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, and is credited with being the first person to use deductive reasoning in his philosophical inquiries. The coin's design is meant to symbolize Thales' contributions to the development of Western philosophy and his impact on modern thought.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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