1000 Lire (Raphael) 1983 front 1000 Lire (Raphael) 1983 back
1000 Lire (Raphael) 1983 photo
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1000 Lire Raphael

1983 year
Silver (.835) 14.6 g 31.49 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1983
Value
1000 Lire (1000&nbspSML)
Currency
Lira (1864-2001)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
14.6 g
Diameter
31.49 mm
Thickness
2.22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#13728
Rarity index
41%

Reverse

Standing, facing male figure with vestments flowing behind.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CINQUECENTO ANNI DELLA NASCITA DI RAFFAELLO
L.
1000
1983
R

Translation: Five hundred years from the birth of Raphael

Engraver: Bino Bini

Edge

Plain and lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: RELINQUO | VOS | LIBEROS ·|

Comment

Reverse image is the figure of Christ from Raphael's painting The Transfiguration.

Interesting fact

The 1000 Lire (Raphael) coin from San Marino, minted in 1983, features an image of Raphael's famous painting, "The Madonna of the Goldfinch." This coin is a unique combination of art and numismatics, showcasing the beauty of Renaissance art on a silver coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1983 R 12000 - - - - - -

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