10 Euros Lord Byron
2022 year| Silver (.925) | 34.10 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Greece |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Hellenic Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 34.10 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#325486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
George Gordon Byron
Scripts: Greek, Latin
Lettering:
ΛΟΡΔΟΣ ΒΥΡΩΝ 1788-1824
LORD BYRON
Translation: LORD BYRON 1788-1824
Engraver: Geórgios Stamatópoulos
Comment
George Gordon Byron (London 1788-Missolonghi 1824) was an emblematic figure of European Romanticism and one of the most important poets of the 19th century. From a very young age, he embraced liberal and philhellenic ideals. His Grand Tour of the Mediterranean in 1809 brought him to Greece, to which he dedicated the second canto of his defining poetic work, Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage. The outbreak of the Greek Revolution in 1821 set fire to Byron’s romantic soul. He ultimately moved to Greece in 1823 in order to take part in the struggle and settled in Missolonghi, where he spent much of his fortune on setting up military and naval units. However, he was never to see action, as his life was cut short on 19 April 1824, following a serious illness. His untimely death was a tragic loss and was deeply mourned by the Greeks, but at the same time boosted philhellenic sentiment around the world.https://mint.bankofgreece.gr/_numismatic_2022/4_LORD_BYRON_en.html
Interesting fact
The Lord Byron 10 Euro coin features an image of Lord Byron, a famous British poet, on its obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features a depiction of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece. This temple was built in the 6th century BC and is considered one of the largest temples in Greece, dedicated to Zeus, the king of the gods. The coin's design serves as a nod to Lord Byron's love for Greece and its rich history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros (Lord Byron) 2022 coin.
