COIN
Greece 2 Euro (2002)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Country
Greece
Denomination
2 Euro
Minted Date/Year
2002 CE
Coin Type
Circulation Coin
Punch / Orientation
↑↑ Medal
Front Legend
2 EURO
Back Legend
2 EYPΩ ΕΥΡΩΠΗ 2002
Mint
Hellenic nomismatocopy, Athens, Greece
Composition
Copper-Nickel (Cupro-Nickel)
Coin Edge
Milled/Reeded - Vertical
Coin Shape
Round - Circular
Diameter
25.75 mm
Weight
8.5 g
IN COLLECTION CONDITION
Preliminary
Normal
Condition
Good
Greece 2 Euro (2002)
This coin depicts a scene from a mosaic in Sparta (third century AD), showing Europa being abducted by Zeus, who has taken the form of a bull. Europa is a figure from Greek mythology after whom Europe was named.

It was designed by Georgios Stamatopoulos.

ΕΥΡΩΠΗ = EUROPA

Total mintage for 2002 = 74,400,000
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