Obverse © superv – Reverse © albinh (CC BY-NC-SA)
Obverse © superv – Reverse © albinh (CC BY-NC-SA)
2 Euros Constantin Carathéodory
2023 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni) | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#365354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Map of Western Europe on outer ring and inner core at right side, value superimposed. Above and below map, six stars with vertical bars.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Designer: Luc Luycx
Edge
HELLENIC REPUBLIC in Greek
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ ★
Translation: HELLENIC REPUBLIC
Comment
Constantin Carathéodory (1873-1950) was one of the most important mathematicians of the 20th century. He published most of his works in German and was highly esteemed by great scientists, such as Einstein and Max Planck.Interesting fact
The Constantin Carathéodory coin is a circulating commemorative coin issued by Greece in 2023 to honor the 150th anniversary of the birth of Constantin Carathéodory, a renowned Greek mathematician and engineer who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, physics, and engineering. The coin's design features an image of Carathéodory on the obverse (front side), along with the years of his birth and death, and the logo of the Bank of Greece. The reverse (back side) features a depiction of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, where Carathéodory was born, along with an inscription of his name and the name of the temple. The coin's bimetallic composition and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and fans of Greek history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Constantin Carathéodory) 2023 coin.
