2 euro Europa abducted by Zeus 2005 UNC Greece

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Greek copper nickel UNC coin 2 euros, Europa abducted by Zeus, Bank of Greece mint, issued in 2005.

Portrays a scene from a mosaic in Sparta (third century AD), showing Europa being abducted by Zeus, who has taken the form of a bull. In Greek mythology Europa was a beautiful Phoenician princess, daughter of Agenor and Telephassa. Zeus saw her gathering flowers and immediately fell in love with her. Zeus transformed himself into a white bull and carried Europa away to the island of Crete. He then revealed his true identity and Europa became the first queen of Crete.

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