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Greece · 2010
2.500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon
The Greece 2010 €2 commemorative coin "2.500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon" has a mintage of 2,500,000 coins.
| Country | Greece |
|---|---|
| Year | 2010 |
| Feature | 2.500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon |
| Issue date | October 2010 |
| Mintage | 2,500,000 coins Common |
Mintage compared
Median mintage of all issues: 750,000
Rank 386 of 490 by rarity
Description (ECB)
The coin commemorates the 2.500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon. The centre of the coin shows a synthesis of a shield and a runner/warrior representing the struggle for freedom and the noble ideals that the Battle of Marathon stands for. The bird on the shield symbolises the birth of Western civilisation in its present form. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Source: European Central Bank, €2 commemorative coin pages. Texts quoted as published. ECB 2010
This coin in other languages
Deutsch: 2 500. Jahrestag der Schlacht bei MarathItaliano: 2.500 o anniversario della battaglia di Français: 2 500 e anniversaire de la bataille de MEspañol: 2500 años de la batalla de MaratónNederlands: 2500ste verjaardag van de slag bij MaratSuomi: 2 500 vuotta Marathonin taistelustaPortuguês: 2500 anos da Batalha de Maratona
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FAQ
Mintage: Greece 2010?
The Greece 2010 €2 commemorative coin "2.500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon" has a mintage of 2,500,000 coins.
Which 2 euro coins are valuable?
Mostly low mintage issues, for example from Monaco, the Vatican or San Marino, and mint errors. A low mintage alone does not guarantee a high price.