Stylised version of the typical type of sailing ship prevalent in ancient times, which were used both for the transport of goods and people to the colony of Thouras, the one-time home of Herodotus. The value of `10 EURO` is placed below the primary design and the text `HELLENIC REPUBLIC` is seen along the upper left edge.
Front-facing depiction of Herodotus, which is based on an ancient bust of the historian. The text `HERODOTUS 484-425 B.C.` is placed along the left side of the portrait along the rim with the year of issue `2018` placed to the right of the primary design with the mintmark of the Greek Mint above the year.
Reverse script
Greek
Reverse lettering
ΗΡΟΔΟΤΟΣ 484-425 π.χ.
2018 (Translation: HERODOTUS 484-425 b.c. 2018)
Edge
Plain
Mint
National Mint of the Bank of Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece(1972-date)