2€ Euro Greece 2020 – 2500 Years from the Battle of Thermopylae

This collectible coin, issued to honor “2500 Years from the Battle of Thermopylae”, is a unique piece for any collection.

In 480 BC, the Greeks, led by the Spartan King Leonidas, resisted the advance of the powerful Persian army at the narrow pass of Thermopylae. Leonidas’s heroic ‘Come and take them’ and the self-sacrifice of the Greeks remain an eternal legacy for every nation struggling for its freedom.

The coin features an ancient Greek helmet, similar to that worn by Leonidas. Around the perimeter, the words “2500 years from the Battle of Thermopylae” and “Hellenic Republic” are inscribed. The theme is surrounded by a decorative meander pattern. To the left of the helmet, the palmette (the mint mark of the Greek Mint) and the year 2020 are depicted. The design is signed by the renowned designer G. Stamatopoulos.

This rare and unique collectible coin is a commemorative piece of Greece’s history, representing bravery, self-sacrifice, and the love for freedom. It is an essential item for every collector of commemorative coins or anyone interested in ancient Greek history.