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1000 Lire Ancient allegory
1999 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in aluminium bronze ring | 8.8 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 1000 Lire (1000 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in aluminium bronze ring |
| Weight | 8.8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
In outer ring, human profile facing left, North star at top, waves of Mediterranean and Nile delta at right.
In center, wind rose.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1999 R
L. 1000 Y. ABD EL KALIK
Engraver: Claudia Momoni
Designer: Abd El Kalik Yhia
Edge
Segmented reeding.
Comment
Ancient allegory. Man and his mechanical exploration of the Earth.The profile of a bearded man, a symbol of wisdom; the wind rose pointed towards the North Star; the sun illuminating the waves of the Mediterranean and the mouth of the Nile, symbols of ancient civilizations striving towards knowledge.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an ancient allegory on its design, specifically the image of the goddess Athena on the obverse side, which symbolizes wisdom and knowledge.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 R | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Lire (Ancient allegory) 1999 coin.
