HomeFleur-de-coin.comBuy on-lineCoin ShopCategoryEuro coins Greece 2 euros 2004 - Myron Discus Thrower (Coin Card) EUR N/A Add to Wish ListAdd this item to your Wish List and we will let you know when it becomes available. To enable this feature, you will have to create an account and log-in UNCGrade ExplanationA new condition coin that does not have any sign of wear. Marks on the coin that may come from the manufacturing process do not keep a coin from being unciruclated Krause - Mishler KM# 209 Details The Discobolus of Myron ("discus thrower") is a famous Roman marble copy of a lost Greek bronze original, completed during the zenith of the classical period between 460-450 BC. A discus thrower is depicted about to release his throw. The moment captured in the statue is an example of rhythmos, harmony and balance and Myron is often credited as being the first sculptor to master this style.The coin commemorates the Olympic Games of 2004 held in Athens. It was formally introduced in a press conference held on May 14, 2004 and circulated on 12 March 2004 Specifications Diameter - 25.75mm Thickness - 2.2mm Weight - 8.5gr Composition BiAlloy (Nk/Ng), ring Cupronickel (75% copper - 25% nickel clad on nickel core), center Nickel brass (75% copper - 20% zinc - 5% nickel) Edge Edge lettering (Hellenic Republic), fine milled Comments 2 Varieties (A and B) Mintage 500,000 pieces To return to the previous page, please hit the Back button on your browser or click here