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10 Euros Socrates
| Issuer | Bank of Greece |
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| Year | 2012 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse script | Greek |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a finely modeled right-facing bust of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, rendered in high relief with flowing hair and a long, wavy beard of exceptional sculptural detail. The left portion of the field is filled with densely engraved lines of ancient Greek text, excerpted from philosophical writings, creating a striking contrast with the smooth, burnished portrait. The inscription 'ΣΩΚΡΑΤΗΣ' and the philosopher's life dates '469–399 π.Χ.' appear in the lower right field beneath the portrait. The overall composition blends classical portraiture with a textual background to evoke the intellectual legacy of Socratic philosophy. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
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