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2 Euros Domenikos Theotokopoulos
2014 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.50 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel 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#65017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
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
Domenikos Theotokopoulos (1541-1614), better known as El Greco, was born in Crete, where he first trained as apainter, before studying under Titian in Venice. In 1577, he settled in Toledo, Spain, where he was to create his
more famous masterpieces. Considered a forerunner of modernism, he influenced several 20th-century artists.
The coin was issued in bankrolls, in Proof quality along with the proof year set and in BU quality on a coin card blister.
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Domenikos Theotokopoulos, a renowned Greek painter and artist who is widely regarded as one of the greatest painters of the Greek Renaissance. The coin's design is based on one of his most famous works, "The Baptism of Christ," which is a fresco that can be found in the monastery of St. Nicholas Anapafsas in Meteora, Greece.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Domenikos Theotokopoulos) 2014 coin.
