1 Lira (Founding of the Community) 1991 front 1 Lira (Founding of the Community) 1991 back
1 Lira (Founding of the Community) 1991 photo
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1 Lira Founding of the Community

1991 year
Aluminium 0.63 g 17.19 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1991
Value
1 Lira (1&nbspSML)
Currency
Lira (1864-2001)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
0.63 g
Diameter
17.19 mm
Thickness
1.28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#11838
Rarity index
32%

Reverse

Hands holding hammer and chisel. Value above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L. 1
FONDAZIONE
301
R
PERNAZZA INC.
APARICIO

Engravers: Uliana Pernazza, Francisco Aparicio Sanchez

Edge

Plain

Comment

Not the image of the Saint, but the mallet and chisel, symbols of his art and hard work stand out in the sober composition.

Interesting fact

The 1 Lira coin from San Marino, issued in 1991 to commemorate the founding of the community, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Saint Marinus, the patron saint of San Marino, while the reverse side depicts the Palazzo Pubblico, the country's historic government building. The coin's design was created by the Italian artist and engraver, Uliana Pernazza.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991 R 36000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira (Founding of the Community) 1991 coin.