500 Lire (Virgil - Georgics) 1981 front 500 Lire (Virgil - Georgics) 1981 back
500 Lire (Virgil - Georgics) 1981 photo
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500 Lire Virgil - Georgics

1981 year
Silver (.835) 11 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1981
Value
500 Lire (500&nbspSML)
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
References
Numista
N#13714
Rarity index
38%

Reverse

Sower walking right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L.
500
1981
IPZS
VEROI

Engraver: Guido Veroi

Edge

Lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: BIMILLENARIO VIRGILIANO

Comment

The sower symbol of work and hope for the future as in the book 1 of the Georgics

Interesting fact

The 500 Lire (Virgil - Georgics) 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 epic poem, the Georgics. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a symbol of San Marino's rich history and cultural identity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981 IPZS 75000 - - - - - -

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