© Comptoir des Monnaies
© Comptoir des Monnaies
500 Lire The sky today
1999 year| Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring | 6.8 g | 25.8 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Moon's surface, radio waves and Saturn. Date and mintmark top right, value below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1999 R
L.500
Engraver: Claudia Momoni
Designer: Abd El Kalik Yhia
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
Heaven today. The Moon, the first celestial body studied by Man, is now a conquest, an ideal starting point for reaching other planets. And in the meantime, Space is furrowed by radio waves which carry the messages of Humanity to Infinity.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Lire coin from San Marino is that it features a unique reversible design, with the center of the coin depicting the sky during the day on one side and the night sky on the other. This innovative design element adds an extra layer of interest and collectibility to the coin.
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 500 Lire (The sky today) 1999 coin.
