HomeFleur-de-coin.comBuy on-lineCoin ShopCategoryEuro coins Greece 10 euros 2003 - Running athletes - Series A (Proof) EUR N/A Add to Wish ListAdd this item to your Wish List and we will let you know when it becomes available. To enable this feature, you will have to create an account and log-in PROOFGrade ExplanationDistinct with an almost mirror-like surface, proof coins are made from carefully selected coin blanks. Krause - Mishler KM# 190 Details Athens 2004 Olympic GamesAthletics has its roots in ancient Greek history and today Greeks still refer to Athletic events as classical sports. The Olympic Games in 776 BC included a 192.2 m sprint known as the one stadium race (equivalent to today's 200m sprint).In the composition a modern athlete figure appears in the foreground, shown in the starting position, while in the background two ancient runners are carved in such way as to give the appearance of a coin "worn" by time, a scene originally appearing on a black-figure vase of the 6th century B.C.Issue date: March 3, 2003The coin is delivered in the original box with a certificate of authenticity Specifications Diameter - 40mm Thickness - N/A Weight - 34gr Composition Silver .925 (sterling) Edge Smooth Comments Engraver: Panayiotis Gravalos - Reliefs: Kostas Kazakos Mintage 68,000 pieces To return to the previous page, please hit the Back button on your browser or click here