1 Sobirana - Joan Martí i Alanis (Episcopal Co-Prince; Catalan) 1982 front 1 Sobirana - Joan Martí i Alanis (Episcopal Co-Prince; Catalan) 1982 back
1 Sobirana - Joan Martí i Alanis (Episcopal Co-Prince; Catalan) 1982 photo
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1 Sobirana - Joan Martí i Alanis Episcopal Co-Prince; Catalan

1982 year
Gold (.918) 8 g 21.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Andorra
Co-prince
Joan Martí i Alanis (1971-2003)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1982
Value
1 Sobirana (150&nbspADD)
Currency
Diner (1977-2014)
Composition
Gold (.918)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
21.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#323306
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Double Coat of Arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· I · PRINCEP · DE · LES · VALLS · D'ANDORRA ·
1 · S ·
1982

Translation: And Prince of the Andorra Valleys

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Joan Martí i Alanis (Milá, Tarragona, November 29, 1928-Barcelona, October 11, 2009) was a Spanish ecclesiastic, he was bishop of Urgel and, therefore, co-prince of Andorra. He was bishop of Urgel from 1971 to 2003, cosigning the new Constitution together with François Mitterrand in 1993. In 2003 he decided to step down as bishop and co-prince by age and was named archbishop of Urgel ad personam and bishop of Urgel emeritus.

Interesting fact

The 1 Sobirana coin featuring Joan Martí i Alanis is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors or special occasions. Despite its limited circulation, the coin still holds significant value and is considered a prized possession among collectors of rare coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1982  1500 - - - - - -

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