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1000 Lire Virgil - Aeneid
1981 year| Silver (.835) | 14.6 g | 31.4 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| 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 | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#13726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
The hero of Aeneid (the most important epic poem of roman history and the masterpiece of Virgil): Aeneas, ancestor of August and of Rome itself, on a horse waits the laurel crown from the hands of winged Glory.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L.
1000
1981
VEROI
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Interesting fact
The 1000 Lire (Virgil - Aeneid) coin from San Marino, minted in 1981, features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Virgil, a famous Roman poet, while the reverse side features an image of the Roman goddess Venus, which is inspired by Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid. This coin is not only a beautiful piece of art, but it is also a symbol of San Marino's rich history and cultural identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 IPZS | 75000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Lire (Virgil - Aeneid) 1981 coin.
