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200 Lire The ancient sky
1999 year| Aluminium bronze | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 200 Lire (200 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#13688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Stonehenge beneath sun and constellations.
stars
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1999
L. 200
R
Engraver: Claudia Momoni
Designer: Abd El Kalik Yhia
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Ancient Heaven. The sun of the day sky merges with the Ursa major and the Ursa minor of the night one, while the enigmatic monoliths of Stonehenge, among the most ancient constructions of Man for astronomical observation, are projected towards infinity in an attempt to grasp its meaning.Interesting fact
The 200 Lire coin from San Marino featuring the ancient sky is a unique piece as it was created using a special minting process called "sand-blasting," which gives the coin a distinctive textured finish. This process involves blasting the metal with fine sand particles to create a rough, granular surface that resembles the night sky. This technique was used to give the coin a sense of depth and dimension, making it stand out from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 R | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Lire (The ancient sky) 1999 coin.
