ARCHIMEDES SCREW Silver Coin 10€ Euro Greece 2024
This interesting Silver coin celebrates the Archimedes' screw, one of the most incredible pieces of technology for its time, that still is relevant today. The coin has Proof quality and shows a refined geometric design. It comes in a themed case, along with the Certificate of Authenticity. Limited Mintage of only 2.000 pieces worldwide.
Data sheet
- Country
- Greece
- Year
- 2024
- Face Value
- 10 Euro
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .925
- Weight (g)
- 34.1
- Diameter (mm)
- 40
- Quality
- Proof
- Mintage (pcs)
- 2.000
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- Less than 1 oz
The reverse of the coin shows the archimedes' screw, a very simple yet functional design of the ancient greek times. Archimedes' screw is a brilliant device used for raising and transporting water. In greek, on the left side, the inscriptions: "ΑΡΧΑΙΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΑ" - which translates to "Ancient Greek Technology, on the right side: "Ο ΚΟΣΜΟΣ ΤΟΥ ΑΡΧΙΜΗΔΗ" - which means "The World of Archimedes." The obverse of the coin shows the Coat of Arms of Greece, over a very sophisticated design reporting shapes and geometrical patterns. In the center of the obverse also the inscription: "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΉ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΊΑ" - the issuing country and "10 ΕΥΡΩ" - the face value.
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