5 Euros Nikolaos Gysis
2017 year| Nickel brass | 18.80 g | 30.50 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 18.80 g |
| Diameter | 30.50 mm |
| Thickness | 3.20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#130412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
The design features the portrait of the painter. The wording “Nikolaos Gysis 1842-1901” (in Greek) is inscribed on the left periphery. The year of issue "2017" and the mint mark of the Hellenic Mint are placed to the right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΣ ΓΥΖΗΣ 1842-1901
2017
Translation:
NIKOLAOS GYSIS 1842-1901
2017
Engraver: Geórgios Stamatópoulos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Nikolaos Gysis, one of the finest modern Greek painters, was born on the island of Tinos but grew up in Athens,where he attended classes at the Athens School of Fine Arts. In 1865, he received a scholarship to study at the
renowned Munich Academy of Fine Arts, where he mastered a flawless technique and the tenets of academic
realism. He spent most of his life in Munich, where he became full professor at the Academy, returning to Greece
only occasionally. His journey to Asia Minor with fellow artist Nikephoros Lytras enriched his palette and shifted
his focus to Greek genre themes. The output of his later years became more poetic and idealistic, often inspired by Greek mythology and religious themes, with a discernible influence of symbolism.
Packaging: Blister pack designed by A.Michelioudaki
Interesting fact
The Nikolaos Gysis 5 Euro coin from Greece features an image of a traditional Greek cargo ship, known as a "kaikia", on its reverse side. This design was chosen to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Nikolaos Gysis, a renowned Greek painter who was known for his maritime artwork.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (Nikolaos Gysis) 2017 coin.
