1 Lira (Mulino delle Polveri) 1988 front 1 Lira (Mulino delle Polveri) 1988 back
1 Lira (Mulino delle Polveri) 1988 photo

1 Lira Mulino delle Polveri

1988 year
Aluminium 0.625 g 17.2 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1988
Value
1 Lira (1&nbspSML)
Currency
Lira (1864-2001)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
0.625 g
Diameter
17.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#18263
Rarity index
33%

Reverse

Fortified building with crenellated tower.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1988 R
L. 1

Engravers: Sergio Giandomenico, Eugenio Driutti

Edge

Plain

Comment

The fortification where San Marino's people prepared the carbon and saltpetre mixture for their gunpowder; know as the MULINO DELLE POLVERI (The Poder Mill), it stands near to the Omerelli gate

Interesting fact

The Mulino delle Polveri coin was designed by the artist Roberto Terenzi and features a depiction of a historic powder mill on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of San Marino. The coin was minted in 1988 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of San Marino. It's a unique and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in numismatics or the history of San Marino.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988 R 38000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira (Mulino delle Polveri) 1988 coin.