10 Euros Baroque and Rococo

Reverse

The Greek Coat of Arms with the text “HELLENIC REPUBLIC”, lies in the center of the coin. Furthermore, the large and small Europa Star logos are shown. Additionally, the text “BAROQUE ROCOCO” in Greek along with the issue year “2018” are printed.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
Αδαμάντιος Κοραής
10 ΕΥΡΩ

Translation:
BAROQUE ROCOCO
HELLENIC REPUBLIC
2018

Engraver: Geórgios Stamatópoulos

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Baroque & Rococo period, which was marked in Europe by the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, found Greece under Ottoman rule and thus effectively cut off from the artistic and intellectual trends in the rest of Europe. However, the non-Ottoman occupied regions (such as the Venetian-ruled Ionian Islands), but also the Greek communities in major European cities, were in contact with Europe’s cultural developments and became centres of Modern Greek Enlightenment. The most emblematic figure of this movement was Adamantios Korais (1748-1833), born into a merchant family in Smyrna. After studying in Amsterdam and Montpellier, he settled in Paris and played a key role in spreading the ideas of the Enlightenment to the Greek people. He edited and published works of ancient Greek authors and wrote scientific, literary, theological and political treatises. Many of his views were pivotal in shaping the identity and ideology of the newly-established Greek State. His portrait features on the coin, surrounded by ornamental motifs from iconostases of Ionian Island churches.

Packaging: Coin Box with Certificate of Authenticity
Minting quality: Proof

Interesting fact

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2018	5000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros (Baroque and Rococo) 2018 coin.