The design of the coin presents the official crest of the Hellenic Republic with the text `GREEK REPUBLIC` (spelt in Greek) shown above the crest. The denomination of the coin `10 EURO` (also spelt in Greek) is seen towards the lower periphery. A traditional Greek key-border motif also surrounds the design.
Portrait of Thucydides facing right, based on an original marble bust from the early 4th Century BC. Placed to the right of Thucydides image is the Greek text `THUCYDIDES` (spelt in Greek), seen along the upper right periphery of the coin. The year of issue `2019` is placed towards the centre right periphery along with the mint mark of the Hellenic Mint. On the outer periphery is a traditional meander surrounding the design.
Reverse script
Greek
Reverse lettering
ΘΟΥΚΥΔΙΔΗΣ
2019 (Translation: THUCYDIDES 2019)
Edge
Plain
Mint
National Mint of the Bank of Greece (Νομισματοκοπείο - ΙΕΤΑ), Athens, Greece(1972-date)