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1000 Lire Barcelona Olympics
1991 year| Silver (.835) | 14.60 g | 31.40 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 1000 Lire (1000 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 14.60 g |
| Diameter | 31.40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#54266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Olympic torch bearer running right, Olympic logo trailing behind. Three ships on sea below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OLIMPIADE 1992
L.1000
Engravers: Bandoli, Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini
Edge
First words of Marino's Will
Script: Latin
Lettering: RELINQUO VOS LIBEROS
Comment
Transcriptions from the booklet provided by the issuer:Obverse: Here the Founder Saint is presented in the act of shaping the Three Towers, which standing on the Three Peaks of Mount Titano, are the most important part of the Coat-of-Arms of San Marino. The composition is encircled by the legend "REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO" and the year "1991".
Reverse: The Torch-bearer is presented carrying to the Olympic City, the flame which leaves the Olympic Rings in its trail. He is wearing the typical cap of the Catalonia Province and at his feet in the New World. The value "L.1000" and the inscription "OLIMPIADE 1992" appear beside the Torch-bearer.
Interesting fact
The 1991 San Marino 1000 Lire coin, minted to commemorate the Barcelona Olympics, features a unique design that showcases the tiny country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Saint Marinus, the founder of San Marino, while the reverse side depicts the Olympic rings and a sprinter in motion, symbolizing the spirit of athleticism and competition. What's more fascinating is that this coin was minted in a limited quantity of only 25,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and Olympic memorabilia enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 R | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Lire (Barcelona Olympics) 1991 coin.
