10 Euros Herodotus

€141,717.00
IssuerGreece
Year2018
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value10 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight34.10 g
Dimensions40.00 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Geórgios Stamatópoulos
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#309
Obverse descriptionStylised 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.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ 10 ΕΥΡΩ
(Translation: HELLENIC REPUBLIC 10 EURO)
Reverse descriptionFront-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 scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΗΡΟΔΟΤΟΣ 484-425 π.χ. 2018
(Translation: HERODOTUS 484-425 b.c. 2018)
EdgePlain
MintNational Mint of the Bank of
Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece(1972-date)
Mintage2018  - Proof - 2 000
Catalog ID1313541960
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