The design recreates a classical scene of Alcaeus instructing the playing of a lyre by a seated female figure. The denomination `10 EURO` (in Greek) is seen the centre. Along the outer periphery is inscribed `HELLENIC REPUBLIC` (also in Greek). The Hellenic Crest (Emblem) is placed at lower left of the seated figure.
Classically sculpted left-facing bust of Alcaeus surrounded by a traditional Greek-key border. The text `ALCAEUS` in Greek is placed on the right periphery. The year of issue `2019` and the mint mark of the Hellenic Mint are engraved at centre left.
Reverse script
Greek
Reverse lettering
ΑΛΚΑΙΟΣ
2019 (Translation: ALCAEUS 2019)
Edge
Plain
Mint
National Mint of the Bank of Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece(1972-date)