10 Euros (Aeschylus) 2012 front 10 Euros (Aeschylus) 2012 back
10 Euros (Aeschylus) 2012 photo
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10 Euros Aeschylus

2012 year
Silver (.925) 34.1 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Greece
Period
Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
34.1 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#41790
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Aeschylus' face.Automatically translated

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Aeschylus 10 Euro coin was designed by the Greek artist, Stamos Stamatopoulos, and features a depiction of the ancient Greek playwright, Aeschylus, on the obverse side. Aeschylus was known for his contributions to the development of drama and is considered one of the greatest playwrights of ancient Greece. The coin's reverse side features a quote from Aeschylus' play, "The Persians," which reads, "For the gods, I think, are not unjust, but they are not concerned with human affairs." This coin was minted in 2012 as part of a series honoring notable figures from Greek history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  5000 - - - - - -

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