Greece 10 Euro 2018 Pindar

This particular 2018 Greek 10 Euro coin belongs to the series of coins that have the old Greek Culture as its theme. The subject of this 2018 Greek 10 Euro coin is Pindaros (Pindarus). Born in Thebes Pindaros was a leading Greek poet. He lived from about 522 BCE to about 443 BCE (BCE, Before the Common Era, is also known as BC - Before Christ). More of the works of Pindaros have survived than any of the other prominent Greek poets. His best-known book Epinicia contains 45 sayings (odes) that are mainly devoted to victories in sport. Pindaros wrote his Odes for payment. A great work obviously cost more than a small work! On the face of the coin Pindaros is portrayed looking obliquely to the left. Furthermore, the date 2018 is shown. On the reverse of the coin is a fragment of one of the Odes of Pindaros. Next to this Ode the coat of arms of Greece is depicted. At the top of the coin is the value indication of 10 Euro. The coin is presented in a luxury packaging and is delivered with a certificate of authentici ty.