Greece 2019 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Manolis Andronicos
Centenary of the birth of Manolis Andronicos
Manolis Andronicos
(1919-1992) was one of Greece’s greatest archaeologists. His discovery of the
royal tombs at Vergina in 1977 brought to light exquisite finds that attest to
the splendour of ancient Macedonian civilisation. The design features a
portrait of Manolis Andronicos. Inscribed along the inner edge at left is the
name ‘MANOLIS ANDRONICOS 1919-1992’, along with the minting year and a palmette
(mintmark of the Greek Mint); inscribed along the inner edge at right is the
wording ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’. Also visible at the right is the monogram of the
artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the
European Union.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad
nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 750'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Greece
Year of release - 2019
