Description: Mint: Bank of Greece Denomination: €5 Quality: Prooflike Issue limit: 2,000 pcs. Alloy: 33.3% Silver Diameter: 31 mm Weight: 17 grams Design: G. Stamatopoulos Box/Capsule: No/Yes Certificate: Printed folder This release honors the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Samos during the Greek War of Independence. In 1824, sultan Mahmud ordered Grand Admiral Hüsrev Pasha to suppress the uprising of the Aegean islands. After devastating the island of Psara in June and retiring to Lesbos, Hüsrev led the Ottoman fleet against Samos, sailing off on 28 July. With two squadrons, led by Georgios Sachtouris and Andreas Miaoulis, the Greek fleet moved to block their way forward. After skirmishing for several days, the two fleets fought the decisive battle on 5 August, off the island of Samos. The Greek fireships, commanded by Konstantinos Kanaris, managed to burn three enemy ships. Under heavy cannon fire from the Greek ships, Hüsrev Pasha was forced to retreat. The battle of Samos, along with the battle of Gerontas that followed on 29 August, saved the island and was a major victory for the Greeks.
Price: 32 USD
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
End Time: 2024-10-25T16:04:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Proof
Denomination: 5 Euro
Composition: Silver
Year: 2024
Fineness: .333
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
Certification: Uncertified
