San Marino 1000 Lire 1999 Man & exploation of his world Coin

San Marino 1000 Lire 1999 is a bi‑metallic circulation coin themed “Man & the exploration of his world”, featuring an ancient allegory of exploration with a wind rose and human profile.

Basic details

• Country: Republic of San Marino.
• Denomination: 1000 Lire, KM# 395, “Ancient allegory / Exploration” type.
• Year: 1999, series “Toward the third millennium – Man & the exploration of his world”.
• Metal: Bi‑metallic – copper‑nickel centre in aluminium‑bronze ring.
• Diameter: 27 mm; weight: 8.8 g; edge: segmented reeding (rigato discontinuo).

Design description

• Obverse: “Child of the universe” / bearded human profile symbolising wisdom, with stylised globe elements, representing humanity looking outward to explore its world.
• Reverse: Large wind rose (rosa dei venti) with rays pointing toward the North Star over sea waves, expressing navigation, discovery and mechanical exploration of the Earth; value “L.1000”, date and mintmark around.

Product description for listing

San Marino 1000 Lire 1999 bi‑metallic coin from the series “Man & the exploration of his world”, KM# 395, copper‑nickel centre with aluminium‑bronze ring, 27 mm, 8.8 g, segmented reeded edge. Obverse shows an allegorical “child of the universe” representing human curiosity, while the reverse depicts a detailed wind rose above the sea, symbolising navigation and exploration; late pre‑euro circulation issue, offered in Extremely Fine condition, ideal for collectors of modern European and thematic exploration coins.