Greece €2 Euro Coin 2002 Portrays a scene from a mosaic in Sparta.

Description: DescriptionHere is for sale 2 euro Greece coin. Portrays a scene from a mosaic in Sparta (third century AD), showing Europa being abducted by Zeus, who has taken the form of a bull. In Greek mythology Europa was a beautiful Phoenician princess, daughter of Agenor and Telephassa. Zeus saw her gathering flowers and immediately fell in love with her. Zeus transformed himself into a white bull and carried Europa away to the island of Crete. He then revealed his true identity and Europa became the first queen of Crete.Europa has lent her name to the continent of Europe, which is called Europa in all Germanic languages (except English), and in all Slavic languages which use the Latin alphabet, as well as in Greek and Latin.Specifications Diameter - 25.75mm Thickness - 2.2mm Weight - 8.5grComposition BiAlloy (Nk/Ng), ring Cupronickel (75% copper - 25% nickel clad on nickel core), center Nickel brass (75% copper - 20% zinc - 5% nickel)Edge lettering (Hellenic Republic), fine milled Comments Designer: G.Stamatopoulos - 2 Varieties (A and B)The images form an important part of the description. Payment & Shipping I combine shipping for multiple purchases. We don’t mix coins with Banknotes in shipping please. Items won must be paid within 3 Days or sale could be cancelled, items will be shipped within 3 days of clear payment. Wait for invoice for combined shipping after auction end. Terms of Sale I do the best to accurately and honestly describe all items using always actual pictures (no stock photos) of item sold. Please see the photos for best details and for the grade. The item in the photos is the exact piece, you will receive. Any questions please ask. Thanks for looking.

Price: 6.99 GBP

Location: PALLOURIOTISSA/NICOSIA

End Time: 2024-11-17T08:52:20.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5.87 GBP