HomeFleur-de-coin.comBuy on-lineCoin ShopCategoryEuro coins Greece 2 euros 2004 - Myron Discus Thrower (Coin Card) EUR 9.90 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 We also recommend these items Austria 2005 Normal BU SetOfficial Blister - €17.50 Cyprus 2009 Normal BU SetOfficial Blister - €19.95 Germany 2003 Normal BU SetOfficial Blister - Mintmark D - €9.85 Germany 2003 Normal BU SetOfficial Blister - Mintmark J - €9.70 Greece 10 euros 2003Disc throwing - Series A - €46.20 Greece 2 euros 201210 years of euro banknotes and coins - €16.50 Greece 2 euros 2013Union of Crete with Greece - €16.50 Italy 2002 Normal BU SetOfficial Blister - €9.95 Netherlands 2001 Complete Year ...Complete Year Set - €14.60 Netherlands 2003 Normal BU Set ...Official Blister - €11.50 Netherlands 2008 Normal BU Set ...Official Blister - €16.25 Netherlands 2009 Normal BU Set ...Official Blister - €15.50 To return to the previous page, please hit the Back button on your browser or click here