2 euros Greece 2002 – 2 EYPO (ΕΥΡΩ) – Letter S
Today, we invite you to discover the unique and intriguing story of the 2 euro coin from 2002 from Greece, decorated with a particular detail: the letter “S” engraved on one of its stars. Why this specific brand? What is its link with European manufacturing workshops? Dive with us behind the scenes of coinage and discover the historical and technical reasons that explain this particularity. Whether you are a passionate collector or simply curious, this exploration will enrich your understanding of the little subtleties that make each piece unique.
You’ve probably already heard of it?
This famous 2 euro coin from the Greece with an “S” inscribed in a small star.
It looks like a “classic” Greek 2 euro coin. However, one detail sets it apart from the others. Indeed, look at the star at the bottom, between the 20th and the 02th of the vintage. In this star, you will find engraved the letter S.
What does this letter S mean?
This is a brand of a manufacturing workshop. Indeed, at the start of the Euro, Greece did not have the material means to mint enough coins to supply the entire country. So, Greece asked other countries like Finland, France and Spain for help in minting its coins. This is why you can find this coin with the letter S.
The various countries that came to Greece’s aid include Spain, Finland and France. Finland, for example, minted 2 euro coins, marked with the letter S for Suomi. France, for its part, struck coins of 1, 2, 5, 10 and 50 euro cents, identified by the letter F. For its part, Spain struck coins of 20 euro cents, marked with the letter E.
However, it should be mentioned that Greece was also able to mint coins. Coins minted by Greece do not have the letter S on the star.
The S, a sign of a rare coin?
NO!
By searching the internet, you will find quite a few articles referring to an exceptional sale once made: a piece was sold for €80,000 on eBay!
I think this sale was was actually made, but it is probably a buzz or a purchase from a rich businessman during a drunken evening…
As a result, regularly, this piece is put for sale at huge prices without finding a buyer.
And the urban legend follows suit: many people think they are in possession of a treasure and try their luck on eBay…
Judge for yourself by going directly to eBay:
In reality, this coin was minted in 70,000,000 copies
When new, it is worth around ten euros (new, I should add!! )
Conclusion
If you find this piece, don’t see it as your future contribution to the purchase of your house!
And above all, don’t waste your time putting it up for sale on eBay or Leboncoin…
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