1000 Lire 1991, Olympic Flame [San Marino]

Name: Монеты 1000 Lire 1991, Olympic Flame [San Marino]
Price: 1100 RUB
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Reverse
The central part depicts a torchbearer wearing a barretina – the symbol of the Catalonia region – carrying the Olympic Flame. The flame leaves a trail in the shape of the Olympic Rings. Beneath his feet are the three ships of Christopher Columbus on waves, symbolizing the New World. To the left of the torchbearer are the inscription 'L. 1000' – '1000 lire', and the mintmark of the Rome Mint 'R'. Along the left edge of the coin is the inscription 'OLIMPIADE 1992' in Italian. To the right and below are the engravers' marks 'BANDOLI' and 'E.L. FRAPICCINI INC.'.
Obverse
The central part features an illustration – Saint Marinus (the Founder) in the process of constructing the Three Towers on the peaks of Mount Titano, which are the main part of the coat of arms of San Marino. Below the composition is the engraver's mark 'BANDOLI', and below that – the year of issue '1991'. Along the edge of the coin is the text 'REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO' in Italian.