6 Euro Eleusis - European Capital of Culture
2023 year| Silver (.925) | 10 g | 28.50 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 6 Euros 6 EUR = USD 6.59 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#387886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Flower with Coat of Arms between.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
2023
ΕΛΕΥΣΙΝΑ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΣΤΙΚΗ ΠΡΩΤΕΥΟΥΣΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΥΡΩΠΗΣ
Engraver: Maria Antonatou
Edge
Plain
Comment
The European Capital of Culture, an institution established in 1985 on a proposal from Melina Mercouri, aims at celebrating the cultural heritage of Europe and bringing European citizens closer together. Awarded city for 2023 is Eleusis (modern-day Elefsina), one of the most sacred sites of antiquity, inextricably linked with the goddess Demeter and her daughter, Persephone, as well as the Eleusinian Mysteries that were held in their honour. Today Eleusis, a bustling and dynamic city just 20 km from Athens, is trying to reverse the brutal alteration of its landscape by industrial development, improve the life quality of its 30 thousand citizens and take advantage of its huge cultural potential. The events and actions organised by “2023 ELEUSIS EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE” have at their heart man, society, work, culture and the environment, in an effort to shed light on the unseen side of Eleusis and connect its past with the present and a promising future.
Interesting fact
The obverse side of the coin features a representation of the "Eleusinian Mysteries," an ancient Greek religious festival that was held in Eleusis, the city that is featured on the coin. The festival was dedicated to the goddess Demeter and her daughter Persephone, and it was believed to provide initiates with a deeper understanding of the mysteries of life and death. The coin's design incorporates elements of the festival, including a depiction of the "Kiste," a sacred chest that was used in the Mysteries, and a sprig of corn, which symbolizes the cycle of life and death.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Euro (Eleusis - European Capital of Culture) 2023 coin.
