Lot 01084

GREECE. Third Greek Republic, 1974-present. 10 Euro 2020 (Silver, 40 mm, 34.10 g, 12 h), commemorating the 2500 years from the battle of Thermopylae, Athens, struck from dies by G. Stamatopoulos; plain edge. ΘΕΡΜΟΠΥΛΕΣ – 480 π.Χ. / 2020 / ΛΕΩΝΙΔΑΣ Half length bust of Leonidas, helmeted and holding a shield with his left hand; around him the spears of the Spartans. Rev. 2500 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ AΠO ΤΗ ΜΑΧΗ ΤΩΝ ΘΕΡΜΟΠΥΛΩΝ In the center, the coat of arms of the Greek Republic; around a frieze of Greeks Hoplitae and Persian Warriors, reminiscing the Persepolis frieze. Karamitsos CE.106. KM 333. Graded by NGC “PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO”. Cert number: 6633337-011.

This is one of the most beautiful products of the Greek mint in the 21st century, which presents emphatically the capabilities of the famous Greek engraver, Georgios Stamatopoulos.

Sold together with the original Bank of Greece box with the Certificate of Authenticity #2184.