{"product_id":"1990-san-marino-1000-lire-silver-coin-1-600-years-of-history-hand-and-figures-design-km-257","title":"1990 San Marino 1000 Lire Silver Coin – 1,600 Years of History – Hand and Figures Design – KM#257","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 1990 San Marino 1000 Lire silver coin commemorates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,600 years of history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the Republic of San Marino. Its striking modern design features a symbolic raised hand and two human figures, representing the protection and guidance that history offers to future generations. The reverse displays geometric architectural forms alongside the national inscription “REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO” and the motto “LIBERTAS.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStruck in 83.5% silver, this attractive late-20th-century collector coin combines artistic symbolism, national heritage, and precious-metal content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse – Symbolic Hand and Human Figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features a stylised raised hand above two simplified human figures, set against an abstract architectural background. The denomination “L. 1000” appears on the left. The design symbolises the idea that lessons from the past help protect and guide the generations of tomorrow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse – Republic of San Marino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse displays the inscription “REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO” and the Latin word “LIBERTAS,” meaning “Freedom” or “Liberty,” alongside the date 1990. Abstract lines and geometric forms give the composition a distinctly modern artistic character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Republic of San Marino\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1990\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1000 Lire\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCommemorative Theme:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1,600 Years of History\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e KM#257\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSilver Purity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 835\/1000 (83.5%)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.6 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 31.4 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rome, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMint Mark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e R\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCurrency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e San Marino lira\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEdge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inscribed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEdge Inscription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “RELINQUO VOS LIBEROS”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 36,000 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 36 years old in 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Marino is one of the world’s oldest republics, with a long tradition of independence and self-government. The year 1990 marked the celebration of sixteen centuries of its history. This commemorative issue reflects that heritage through a contemporary artistic interpretation of the relationship between the past and future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore the adoption of the euro, San Marino issued lira-denominated coins closely linked to the Italian monetary system. Its collector coinage is appreciated for combining national identity with distinctive designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumismatic Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogued as KM#257, this coin belongs to San Marino’s commemorative silver coinage of 1990. Its 83.5% silver composition, limited mintage, and symbolic design make it of interest to collectors of European silver coins and historical commemoratives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to collections of San Marino coins, pre-euro European currency, silver world coins, and commemorative issues celebrating national history. Its artistic hand-and-figures motif, 1990 date, and substantial silver content make it a distinctive collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gupta Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68204409815252,"sku":null,"price":8999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/5028\/0660\/files\/1000771488.jpg?v=1793019397","url":"https:\/\/guptacoins.com\/products\/1990-san-marino-1000-lire-silver-coin-1-600-years-of-history-hand-and-figures-design-km-257","provider":"Gupta Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}