10 Euros Alcaeus
2019 year| Silver (.925) | 34.10 g | 40.00 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 34.10 g |
| Diameter | 40.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#180189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Classically sculpted left-facing bust of Alcaeus surrounded by a traditional Greek-key border. The text "ALCAEUS" in Greek is placed on the right periphery. The year of issue "2019" and the mint mark of the Hellenic Mint are engraved at centre left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΚΑΙΟΣ
2019
Translation:
ALCAEUS
2019
Engraver: Geórgios Stamatópoulos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Alcaeus of Mytilene (ca 620 - 6th century BC), a contemporary of Sappho, was one of the canonical nine lyric poets of ancient Greece. He composed monodies in the local Aeolian dialect, of which only fragments survive. Born into an aristocratic family, Alcaeus lived through turbulent times, marked by a challenging of traditional aristocratic power, frequent political changes and a rise of tyrants. Alcaeus took active part in these conflictsand, for this, was exiled. Thus, much of his poetry is political, with virulent attacks on his opponents. He also wrote hymns to gods, love poems, as well as drinking songs, for which he was famous. His style was praised in ancient times for its dynamism, conciseness, vigour and rhythm. His drinking songs were, in particular, greatly admired and imitated by Horace.
Packaging: Coin box with Certificate of Authenticity
Minting quality: Proof
Interesting fact
The Alcaeus coin is a non-circulating coin issued by Greece in 2019 to commemorate the 2500th anniversary of the birth of the ancient Greek poet Alcaeus. The coin features an image of Alcaeus on the obverse side and a scene from one of his poems on the reverse side. The coin is made of silver (.925) and weighs 34.10 grams. It has a nominal value of 10 euros and was minted in a limited quantity, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and fans of ancient Greek culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros (Alcaeus) 2019 coin.
