1 Lira (Prehistoric Arts) 1997 front 1 Lira (Prehistoric Arts) 1997 back
1 Lira (Prehistoric Arts) 1997 photo
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1 Lira Prehistoric Arts

1997 year
Aluminium 0.625 g 17.2 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
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#18281
Rarity index
43%

Reverse

Cave drawing of elk.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L1 R
1997
PREISTORIA

Translation:
1 Lira
1997
Prehistory

Engraver: Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini

Edge

Plain

Comment

The first form of human communication.
A deer engraved in the rock cave of Altamura, in Spain, discovered in 1879, a splendid example to artistic expression dating back some 15,000 years ago.

Interesting fact

The 1 Lira (Prehistoric Arts) 1997 coin from San Marino features a unique design that showcases the prehistoric art of the island nation. The obverse side of the coin depicts a representation of a prehistoric human figure, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a dolphin, which is a common motif in prehistoric art. The use of aluminum as the material for the coin adds to its unique character and makes it stand out from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997 R 28000 - - - - - -

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