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500 Lire Virgil - Eclogues
1981 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#13713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
Man wearing sheepskin, sitting on rock, under tree, playing flute.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L.
500
1981
IPZS
VEROI
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Edge
Lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: BIMILLENARIO VIRGILIANO
Comment
The farmer Titiro plays the flute in the desolation of the fugitives, forced to abandon their land (Eclogue 1)Interesting fact
The 500 Lire (Virgil - Eclogues) coin from San Marino, minted in 1981, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Virgil, a famous Roman poet, while the reverse side depicts a scene from his famous work, the Eclogues. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a symbol of San Marino's commitment to preserving and celebrating its cultural history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 IPZS | 75000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (Virgil - Eclogues) 1981 coin.
