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2 500 years since the Battle of Thermopylae, Reverse
Reverse
2 500 years since the Battle of Thermopylae, Obverse
Obverse
Photos: European Central Bank and national central banks

2 500 years since the Battle of Thermopylae

2020Greece
Market valueestimate based on Numista data, UNC grade
€3.5

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Mintage750,000
Qualityuncirculated (circulation)
Weight8.5 g
Diameter25.75 mm
Issued1 January 2020
Issuing countryGreece
About the coin

The design depicts an ancient Greek helmet. Inscribed along the inner edge are the words ‘2500 YEARS SINCE THE BATTLE OF THERMOPYLAE’ and ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’. Also inscribed in the background are the year of issuance ‘2020’ and a palmette (the mintmark of the Greek mint). Visible down and right of the helmet is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). Although ending in defeat for the Greeks, the Battle of Thermopylae remains a timeless symbol of heroic resistance. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Text: European Central Bank (ecb.europa.eu)
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