© Comptoir des Monnaies
© Comptoir des Monnaies
100 Lire The Dissemination of Culture
1973 year| Stainless steel | 8 g | 27.8 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1973 |
| Value | 100 Lire (100 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#13670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Ulysses passing the pillars of Hercules.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1973
VEROI L.100
Engravers: Guido Veroi, Guerrino Mattia Monassi
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
The ship is about to cross the Pillars of Hercules and faces the unknown of the great ocean. On board the sailors listen to the words of Odysseus who invites and exhorts them: "Consider your seed, you were not made to live like brutes but to follow virtue and knowledge".In the event and in the words of Ulysses the will of man is summed up, reaching out to explore the unknown, to scientific research, to cultural progress.
San Marino's 1973 Mint Set
KM #MS2
Interesting fact
The 100 Lire coin from San Marino featuring the theme of "The Dissemination of Culture" was designed by the artist Roberto Terenzi and was minted in 1973. It's made of stainless steel and weighs 8 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it was the first time that San Marino issued a commemorative coin with a face value of 100 Lire. Additionally, the coin's design features a unique blend of traditional and modern elements, showcasing San Marino's rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 291000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Lire (The Dissemination of Culture) 1973 coin.
