200 euro Maria Callas 2023 Proof

Greek collectible gold proof coin with a face value of 200 euros, for the 100 years from the birth of Maria Callas, maximum number of 750 pieces, Bank of Greece mint, issue in 2023. The photo is indicative, the coin you will receive is in the original box along with the certificate of authenticity.

Maria Callas (born Maria Kalogeropoulos), the legendary soprano of the 20th century, was born in New York to Greek immigrant parents on 2 December 1923. Encouraged by her mother, she began studying opera singing at an early age, and in 1937 moved back with her family to Greece. There, she completed her musical education and, despite her very young years, was soon performing lead roles at the Greek National Opera from 1940 to 1944. Her return to the United States in 1945 marked the launch of her international career. In the 1950s, she triumphed at Milan’s La Scala and other prestigious opera houses around the world, with her electrifying interpretations of the most challenging soprano roles, mainly in works by Verdi, Donizetti, Bellini and Puccini. Her art combined dramatic insight and skillful mastery of her rich timbre. After a rapid vocal decline in the 1960s prematurely ended her stage career, she turned to recitals and master classes. Maria Callas died in Paris on 16 September 1977.

Issuer	Greece
Period	Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date)
Type	Non-circulating coins
Year	2023
Value	200 Euros (200 EUR)
Currency	Euro (2002-date)
Composition	Gold (.917)
Weight	7.98 g
Diameter	22.1 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑