10 Euros Mount Olympus National Park - Zeus
2006 year| Silver (.925) | 34 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 34 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
King of the Olympian Gods Zeus (Dias in Greek) over a flower background, overseeing the map of Greece.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΕΘΝΙΚΟ ΠΑΡΚΟ ΟΛΥΜΠΟΥ
ΔΙΑΣ
Translation:
NATIONAL PARK OF OLYMPUS
ZEUS
Edge
Plain
Comment
In Greek mythology, Zeus was the son of Cronus and Rhea and the highest-ranking god among the Olympian Gods. He was god of the sky and thunder and his attributes included thunder, the lightning bolt, the septer, and the eagle. Zeus (in Greek Dias) was the ruler of Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and the home of the gods. In 1981 UNESCO declared Mount Olympus an “International Biosphere Reserve” and in 1987 it was declared a National Park of Greece.Interesting fact
The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Zeus, the king of the gods in Greek mythology, while the reverse side depicts a scene of Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the gods. The coin's design was inspired by ancient Greek art and architecture, specifically the style of the ancient Greeks who lived in the 5th century BC.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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