


10 Euros Mount Olympus National Park - Four Titans
2005 yearSilver (.925) | 9.75 g | 28.25 mm |
Issuer | Greece |
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Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2005 |
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 ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#36033 |
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Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
The War of the Titans on Mount Olympus is portrayed along with flowering branches on the lower part of the coin. Above the scene is written, in Greek, 'National Park Olympus', while on the bottom of the coin, close to the edge, is the issuing year of 2005.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΕΘΝΙΚΟ ΠΑΡΚΟ ΟΛΥΜΠΟΥ
2005
Translation:
NATIONAL PARK OF OLYMPUS
2005
Engraver: G. Stamatopoulos
Edge
Smooth with ten indentations ("Spanish flower")
Comment
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece at 2,919 metres high. Since its base is located at sea level, it is one of the highest mountains in Europe in terms of topographic prominence, the relative altitude from base to top. Mount Olympus is noted for its very rich flora with several endemic species and in Greek mythology the it was regarded as the 'home of the gods', specifically of the Dodekatheon, the twelve principal gods of the ancient Hellenistic world.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Four Titans of Greek mythology, which are depicted on the coin's reverse side. The Titans were a race of powerful deities in Greek mythology, and this coin showcases their importance in Greek culture and history.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2005 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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