In a circle, inserted in a square, a form chosen to represent wisdom also the main elements of the Perugia University`s coat of arms: St. Ercolano and the crowned Griffin rampant. Below a decorative element
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA (Translation: Italian Republic)
Reverse description
A big square stone panel with a medieval inscription, placed as closure of the niche where the documents concerning the birth of the University were kept. Above it the dates of the anniversary; below the value with the name of the author at right and the mintmark at left. On the left and right sides of the panel, the inscriptions `UNIVERSITY` and `DI PERUGIA`.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
1308
2008
UNIVERSITA DI PERUGIA
R | L. DE SIMONI
EURO 10 (Translation: UNIVERSITY OF PERUGIA)