HomeFleur-de-coin.comBuy on-lineCoin ShopCategoryEuro coins Greece 10 euros 2003 - Relay - Series C (Proof) EUR 56.35 There is only 1 item left in stock PROOFGrade ExplanationDistinct with an almost mirror-like surface, proof coins are made from carefully selected coin blanks. Krause - Mishler KM# 196 Details Athens 2004 Olympic GamesRelay races can be traced to the ancient custom of sending messages via a series of couriers (skytalodromoi or "runners with a message stick"). Each courier handed the stick over to the next until its destination was safely reached. In the composition three modern athletes run, holding their batons while in the background three ancient athletes are shown running a race known as the dolichos (a semi-endurance race of approximately 3,800 meters distance).Issue date: September 1, 2003 Specifications Diameter - 40mm Thickness - N/A Weight - 34gr Composition Silver .925 (sterling) Edge Smooth Comments Engraver: Panayiotis Gravalos - Reliefs: Kostas KazakosDelivered in the original box without a certificate of authenticity Mintage 68,000 pieces To return to the previous page, please hit the Back button on your browser or click here