2 Euro - 75 Years in Memoriam of Spyros Louis (2015)

Features

Denomination 2 Euro
Catalog Number KM# 271
Weight (g) 8.5
Diameter (mm) 25.75
Thickness (mm) 2.2
Shape: Round
Composition: Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring
Magnetic
Currency Value (USD) 2.11
Orientation Medal orientation ↑↑
Commemorative

Obverse

Engraved by George Stamatopoulos
Lettering:
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
2015
75 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΜΝΗΜΗΣ ΣΠΥΡΟΥ ΛΟΥΗ


Description:
Spyros Louis and the cup that he was awarded, against the background with the Panathenaic Stadium. Inscribed along the inner edge is name of country and "75 YEARS IN MEMORIAM OF SPYROS LOUIS". Above the cup appears the year of issuance and to the right a palmette (the mint mark of the Greek Mint). Visible at the bottom of the design is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.

Reverse

Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL


Description:
Map of 15 EU members in their entirety. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.

Edge

Lettering:
ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ

Description:
Inscripted
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
2015 741,000 Common
2015 7,500 In sets only Unknown
2015 1,500 Proof Unknown

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