10 Euros Alcaeus

Issuer Greece
Year 2019
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 10 Euros
Currency Euro (2002-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 34.10 g
Diameter 40.00 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Geórgios Stamatópoulos
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#321
Obverse description 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.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ 10 ΕΥΡΩ
(Translation: HELLENIC REPUBLIC 10 EURO)
Reverse description 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)
Mintage 2019 - Proof - 1 200
Numisquare ID 1035045320
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