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2 Euros Battle of Thermopylae
2020 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.50 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.50 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#198590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 EURO LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Reeded with inscription.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
Translation: Hellenic Republic
Comment
In 480 BC, the Greeks, under the command of Leonidas, king of Sparta, tried to halt the advance of the vast Persian army at the narrow pass of Thermopylae. The Greeks’ self-sacrifice, following Leonidas’s refusal to surrender his arms with the famously defiant retort “Come and take them” («Μολών λαβέ»), is a timeless inspiration for every nation fighting for freedom.Interesting fact
The Battle of Thermopylae, which this coin commemorates, was a real historical event that took place in 480 BCE during the Persian Wars. It was a battle between the Persian Empire and a coalition of Greek city-states, led by King Leonidas of Sparta. The battle took place in a narrow mountain pass near Thermopylae, where the Greeks had built a wall to defend against the Persian army. Despite being vastly outnumbered, the Greeks held off the Persians for several days before they were defeated. The bravery and sacrifice of the Greeks at Thermopylae has become a legendary symbol of heroism and patriotism in Greek history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Battle of Thermopylae) 2020 coin.
