Greece 2 euros 2010 - 25th Centenary of the Battle of Marathon

Photo of Greece 2 euros 2010 - Obverse Photo of Greece 2 euros 2010 - Reverse

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The Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC, during the first Persian invasion of Greece. It was fought between the citizens of Athens, aided by Plataea, and a Persian force commanded by Datis and Artaphernes. It was the culmination of the first attempt by Persia, under King Darius I, to subjugate Greece.

The inner part of the coin shows a synthesis of a shield and a runner/warrior symbolizing the battle for freedom and the noble ideals derived from the battle of Marathon. The bird on the shield symbolises the birth of western civilization in its present form. Surrounding the centre is the Greek inscription Marathon / 2,500 years / 490 BC / 2010 AD) and the name of the issuing country (Hellenic Republic)

Issue date: 31 October 2010
SpecificationsDiameter - 25.75mm  Thickness - 2.2mm  Weight - 8.5gr  
CompositionBiAlloy (Nk/Ng), ring Cupronickel (75% copper - 25% nickel clad on nickel core), center Nickel brass
EdgeEdge lettering (Hellenic Republic), fine milled
Mintage2,500,000 pieces
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