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5 Euros Battle of Samos

2024 year
Billon (.333 silver) 17 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Greece
Issuing bank
Bank of Greece (Τράπεζα της Ελλάδος)
Period
Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2024
Value
5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Billon (.333 silver)
Weight
17 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
3.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#427027
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Details of a ship's anchor, cannon and tiller.Automatically translated

Script: Greek

Lettering:
200 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΗΝ NAYMAXIA ΤΗΣ ΣAMΟΥ
5 ΕΥΡΩ
2024

Translation:
200 years from the battle of Samos
5 Euro
2024

Designer: Geórgios Stamatópoulos

Edge

Plain

Comment

Interesting fact

The 5 Euro Battle of Samos coin from Greece features a unique design that commemorates a significant historical event. The Battle of Samos was a naval conflict fought between the Greek and Persian fleets in 490 BC, during the Greco-Persian Wars. The coin's design depicts a warship from that era, along with the inscription "Battle of Samos" in Greek. This coin is a great collector's item for anyone interested in ancient history, naval warfare, or Greek culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2024  2000 - - - - - -

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