10 Euros (Mount Olympus National Park - Four Titans) 2005 front 10 Euros (Mount Olympus National Park - Four Titans) 2005 back
10 Euros (Mount Olympus National Park - Four Titans) 2005 photo

10 Euros Mount Olympus National Park - Four Titans

2005 year
Silver (.925) 9.75 g 28.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Greece
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
References
Numista
N#36033
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
2005  25000 - - - - - -

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