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10 Lire Alessandro Volta
1984 year| Aluminium | 1.6 g | 23.3 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1984 |
| Value | 10 Lire (10 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 23.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Bust of Volta turned right, electrical apparatus behind back.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALESSANDRO VOLTA
L.
10
R
1984
E. MANFRINI
GROSSI INC.
Engraver: Sergio Grossi
Designer: Enrico Manfrini
Edge
Plain
Comment
Alessandro Volta of Como was a very famous physicist. He founded the theory of contact electricity, invented the battery and was the first to obtain electric current.San Marino's 1984 Mint Set
KM #MS27
Interesting fact
The 10 Lire coin from San Marino featuring Alessandro Volta, issued in 1984, is interesting because it was the first coin in the world to feature a scientist's portrait on one side and their invention on the other. The coin features Volta's portrait on one side and his famous invention, the electric battery, on the other. This unique design was a pioneering move by San Marino to honor the contributions of scientists and inventors on their currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 R | 65000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lire (Alessandro Volta) 1984 coin.
