200 Lire (Painting) 1997 front 200 Lire (Painting) 1997 back
200 Lire (Painting) 1997 photo
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200 Lire Painting

1997 year
Aluminium bronze 5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1997
Value
200 Lire (200&nbspSML)
Currency
Lira (1864-2001)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
5 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1.65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#3936
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Painter working at easel, his model standing to left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GALEABASON
PITTURA
1997
R
FRAPICCINI INC.
L 200

Engraver: Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Painting. She is ironically caught while she represents herself, in a moment inspired by The artist's studio by Jan Vermeer, one of the greatest masters of color and light of all time.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 200 Lire (Painting) circulating commemorative coin from San Marino, made of aluminum bronze and weighing 5g, is that it features a unique design that showcases the artwork of a famous painter from San Marino. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of the painter, while the reverse side features a reproduction of one of their most famous paintings. This coin is a great way to learn about San Marino's rich artistic history and appreciate the beauty of its art.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997 R 28000 - - - - - -

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