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500 Lire Barcelona Olympics
1991 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#54267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
The Greek Priestess gathers the sun's rays, condensing them with a parabolic mirror and projecting them into the Olympic Brazier, where the flame is lit and burns for the duration of the Olympic Games. Beside the figure one finds the inscription "OLIMPIADE 1992" and the value "L.1000".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OLIMPIADE 1992
L.500
Engravers: Bandoli, Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini
Edge
First words of Marino's Will
Script: Latin
Lettering: RELINQUO VOS LIBEROS
Interesting fact
The 500 Lire (Barcelona Olympics) 1991 coin from San Marino is a unique piece, as it features a special design that commemorates the Olympic Games held in Barcelona, Spain that year. The coin's design includes an image of the Olympic flame and the Olympic rings, surrounded by the inscription "Giochi Olimpici Barcelona 1992" (Barcelona Olympic Games 1992). This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, especially for those interested in Olympic memorabilia or numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 R | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (Barcelona Olympics) 1991 coin.
