10 Lire 1972 front 10 Lire 1972 back
10 Lire 1972 photo
© Comptoir des Monnaies

10 Lire

1972 year
Aluminium 1.6 g 23.3 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1972
Value
10 Lire (10&nbspSML)
Currency
Lira (1864-2001)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.6 g
Diameter
23.3 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#11880
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Cow nursing calf

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
LIRE

Engraver: Guerrino Mattia Monassi

Edge

Plain

Comment

San Marino's 1972 Mint Set
KM #MS1



Interesting fact

The 10 Lire coin from San Marino, made of Aluminium and weighing 1.6g, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus, with an image of Columbus and a map of the New World on the reverse side. This coin serves as a symbol of San Marino's connection to the historic event and its significance in the world of numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1972  291000 - - - - - -

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