Artefacts

Athens 2004, 10 euros. Greece. Series 5. Weightlifting.

Obverse

A weight lifter executes a snatch move (arase): he is standing and holding the weights above his head, while the ancient athlete in the background is attempting to lift two natural stones, in a portrayal inspired by that on a black-figure vase of the 6th-5th century B.C.

Reverse

The 12 stars of the European Union on the external circle, in the middle the official Games' emblem with the value 10 EURO.

Materials

silver 925

Colors

silver

Dimension

ø 40 mm, 180 °, 34 g