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2010

2.500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon

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General

2010
25.10.2010
KM# 236
2 500 000

Coin type

8,50 g
25,75 mm
2,20 mm

Description

Obverse
The coin commemorates the 2.500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon. The centre of the coin shows a synthesis of a shield and a runner/warrior representing the struggle for freedom and the noble ideals that the Battle of Marathon stands for. The bird on the shield symbolises the birth of Western civilisation in its present form. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse
A geographical image of Europe
Edge
Edge lettering, fine milled