1000 Lire Columbus
1992 year| Silver (.835) | 14.6 g | 31.4 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 1000 Lire (1000 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 14.6 g |
| Diameter | 31.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#36669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 40% |
Reverse
Christopher Columbus resting chin in hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCOPERTA DELL'AMERICA
TETHYSQUE NOVOS DETEGAT ORBES NEC SIT TERRIS ULTIMA THULE
1492-1992
L 1000
Translation:
Discovery of America
Tethys shall disclose new worlds, and
Thule not be the limit of the lands
Engraver: Laura Cretara
Comment
San Marino's 1992 Mint Set
KM #MS50
The reverse depicts Columbus as painted by Jose Maria Obregon in his 1856 painting, “Inspiracion de Cristobal Colon.”
Image Courtesy of Museo Nacional de Arte, Mexico
The Latin quote in the legend is an extract from Seneca the Younger's Medea, which appears in Columbus's Book of Prophecies.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1992 San Marino 1000 Lire (Columbus) silver coin is that it features a unique design that showcases a portrait of Christopher Columbus, the famous explorer who led the first European expedition to the Americas in 1492. The coin's design was created by the Italian artist, Roberto Mauri, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 R | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Lire (Columbus) 1992 coin.
