100 Lire (Jean-Jacques Rousseau) 1996 front 100 Lire (Jean-Jacques Rousseau) 1996 back
100 Lire (Jean-Jacques Rousseau) 1996 photo
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100 Lire Jean-Jacques Rousseau

1996 year
Copper-nickel 4.5 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1996
Value
100 Lire (100&nbspSML)
Currency
Lira (1864-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#18870
Rarity index
38%

Reverse

Bust facing beside value and date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROUSEAU
1996
R
RENKA
L
100

Engravers: David Renka, Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini

Edge

Segmented reeding

Comment

Jean-Jacques Rousseeau (1712 - 1804)
It is at the origin of romantic individualism: to escape the conflict between the individual and society, man seeks salvation in his original goodness and in a feeling of nature, which are inspirations of freedom and aspirations for justice.

Interesting fact

The 100 Lire coin from San Marino featuring Jean-Jacques Rousseau was part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the country to honor famous historical figures. The coin was designed by the artist Roberto Terenzi and features an image of Rousseau on one side, along with the words "Jean-Jacques Rousseau" and "1712-1778" (his birth and death years). The other side of the coin features the coat of arms of San Marino and the words "Repubblica di San Marino" (Republic of San Marino). The coin was minted in 1996 and has a diameter of 24mm. It's made of copper-nickel and weighs 4.5 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996 R 32000 - - - - - -

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