© Cyrillius
© Cyrillius
20 Lire Threat of Nuclear War
1983 year| Aluminium bronze | 3.6 g | 21.3 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 20 Lire (20 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.67 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#13641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Standing human figure with outstretched arms, torch above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L.20
1983
R
A·FABBRI
Engraver: Agenore Fabbri
Edge
Plain
Comment
A painful image of something falling from the heavens: not the manna promised from the Scriptures, but Death, with the weapons which Man has devised.San Marino's 1983 Mint Set
KM #MS24
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to raise awareness about the threat of nuclear war and promote disarmament. The coin's design features a stylized image of the earth, with a nuclear explosion in the background, and the words "Threat of Nuclear War" inscribed in Italian. It was minted in 1983, during a time of heightened tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, and was intended to serve as a reminder of the devastating consequences of nuclear conflict.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 R | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Lire (Threat of Nuclear War) 1983 coin.
