1000 Lire (Geology) 1998 front 1000 Lire (Geology) 1998 back
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1000 Lire Geology

1998 year
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in aluminium bronze ring 8.8 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1998
Value
1000 Lire (1000&nbspSML)
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
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#14916
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Three figures standing on cross-sectional model of earth.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEOLOGIA
1998
R
M.DOBRUCKA L.1000 FRAPICCINI INC.

Translation:
Geology
1998
1000 Lire

Engraver: Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini

Designer: Magdalena Dodrucka

Edge

Segmented reeding

Comment

Geology. In the science that studies the earth, the key to reading the very history of life, of man, of his prosperity, of his future.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the geological diversity of San Marino, with a stylized representation of the country's mountains, valleys, and rocks on the obverse, and a detailed image of a geologist's hammer and magnifying glass on the reverse, symbolizing the importance of geology in understanding the natural beauty and resources of the country.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998 R 25000 - - - - - -

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