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6 Euros Antonis Samarakis
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#385339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Antonis Samarakis looking left
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΝΤΩΝΗΣ ΣΑΜΑΡΑΚΗΣ 1919-2003
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
Translation:
Antonis Samarakis 1919-2003
Hellenic Republic
Engraver: Geórgios Stamatópoulos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Antonis Samarakis was one of the most prominent representatives of Greek post-war literature. Born in Athens in 1919, he studied law at the University of Athens. During the Axis Occupation, he took part in the National Resistance, was arrested by the Nazis and sentenced to death, but managed to escape. His first major literary success came in 1954 with his short story collection Hope wanted. His works, and most notably the novel The flaw (1965), have been translated into over 30 languages, winning several awards in Greece and abroad. Peace, freedom, social justice, democracy and human rights, as well as his love of children and youth, are central to his prose and to his rich social and humanitarian work in Greece and abroad. In 1968-1969 he led an expert mission of the International Labour Organisation to African countries and in 1989 became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. In Greece, he inspired and organised a “Youth Parliament”, which he chaired every year.Interesting fact
The Antonis Samarakis 6 Euro coin from Greece, made of Silver (.925) and weighing 10g, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Antonis Samarakis, a renowned Greek poet and writer, while the reverse side features an image of the Parthenon, a famous ancient Greek temple in Athens. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can serve as a window into a country's past and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Euros (Antonis Samarakis) 2023 coin.
