© Comptoir des Monnaies
© Comptoir des Monnaies
500 Lire Threat of Nuclear War
1983 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 | 1983 |
| 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#9911 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Three equine figures spewing radiation on two human figures below. In outer ring, date at top, value at bottom.
Official mint description: It represents the apocalypse and the reaffirmed principle of the destiny of tragedy that irreparably overwhelms all of humanity with no way out.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1983
A.FABBRI
R
L· 500
Engraver: Agenore Fabbri
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
Depicts the Apocalypse, and the strengthened concept of the tragic destiny which engulfs all humanity, with no way to escape.San Marino's 1983 Mint Set
KM #MS24
