150 Dinara (Mediterranean Games) 1978 front 150 Dinara (Mediterranean Games) 1978 back
150 Dinara (Mediterranean Games) 1978 photo
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150 Dinara Mediterranean Games

1978 year
Silver (.925) 12.5 g 30.15 mm
Description
Issuer
Yugoslavia
Period
Socialist Federal Republic (1963-1992)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
150 Dinars (150 динарa) (150&nbspYUD)
Currency
Hard dinar (1966-1989)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
12.5 g
Diameter
30.15 mm
Thickness
2.15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#17071
Rarity index
63%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JOSIP BROZ TITO-POKROVITELJ VIII MEDITERANSKIH IGARA
·SPLIT 1979·

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The ship Bakar as depicted in obverse (source: http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/Jadrolinija1B.html):
1931 built as BAKAR by J.Samuel White & Co.Ltd. at East Cowes, isle of Wight, for Jadranska Plovidba d.d.
1941 in Italian service in WW II with name BUCCARI
1946 after war returned to Jugoslavija
1947 owner Jarolinija with name BAKAR
1982 scrapped at Inkobrod, Korcula, but some ship parts have been preserved in the military museum at Split

Interesting fact

The 150 Dinara (Mediterranean Games) 1978 coin from Yugoslavia is interesting because it features a unique design that represents the country's participation in the Mediterranean Games, a regional multi-sport event that takes place every four years. The coin's design includes an image of a athlete holding a torch, surrounded by elements that symbolize the games, such as a laurel wreath and a palm tree. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and sports enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978  70000 - - - - - -

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