Sunday, January 12, 2025

Greece 2017 : Archaeological site of Philippi

Issuing country : Greece

Subject of commemoration : Archaeological site of Philippi

Description of the design : The design features part of Basilica B and linear motifs inspired by a border pattern from an ancient Greek mosaic discovered at the site. Inscribed along the inner circle is the wording ‘ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF PHILIPPI’ and ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ (in Greek). Also inscribed in the backgound is the year of issuance ‘2017’ and to the right a palmette (the mint mark of the Greek Mint). Visible at the lower left is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos).

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued : max 750 000

Date of issue : second semester of 2017



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