500 Drachmes Ancient stadium
2000 year| Copper-nickel | 9.54 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 500 Drachmai (500 GRD) |
| Currency | Third modern drachma (1954-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 9.54 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#14566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Arched entry to ancient Olympic stadium
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΡΧΑΙΑ ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑ
ΠΓ. 2000
ΤΟ ΣΤΑΔΙΟ Θ.Π.
Translation:
Ancient Olympics
PG. 2000
The Stadium TH.P.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 500 Drachmes (Ancient Stadium) coin was part of a series of commemorative coins issued by Greece in 2000 to celebrate the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. The coin features an image of the ancient Panathenaic Stadium, which was built in the 4th century BCE and renovated in the 2nd century CE. The stadium was used for athletic events, including the ancient Olympic Games, and has been restored and used for modern sporting events, including the 2004 Olympics. The coin's design was created by the Greek artist, Stamos Stamatopoulos.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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