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1 Lira Rapier
1979 year| Aluminium (96.2% aluminium, 3.5% magnesium, 0.3% manganese) | 0.625 g | 17.3 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 1 Lira (1 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium (96.2% aluminium, 3.5% magnesium, 0.3% manganese) |
| Weight | 0.625 g |
| Diameter | 17.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Hilt of downward-pointing sword divides value. Date at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1979
L. 1
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Edge
Plain
Comment
The hilt of the Regent Captain's sword portrayed here stands for the Regency Institution, it's democratic nature, it's semestral tenure of office and the grave task of the executive power which sometimes requires drastic interventions and rigorous solutions.San Marino's 1979 Mint Set
KM #MS14
Interesting fact
The 1 Lira (Rapier) coin from San Marino, issued in 1979, has an interesting design feature. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Saint Marinus, the patron saint of San Marino, while the reverse side depicts a stylized rapier, a type of sword, in honor of the country's historic weaponry.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 125000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Lira (Rapier) 1979 coin.
