10 Lire (Aristotle) 1996 front 10 Lire (Aristotle) 1996 back
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10 Lire Aristotle

1996 year
Aluminium 1.6 g 23.3 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1996
Value
10 Lire (10&nbspSML)
Currency
Lira (1864-2001)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.6 g
Diameter
23.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#18866
Rarity index
38%

Reverse

Overlapping busts facing left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARISTOTELE
1996
R

Engravers: Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini, David Renka

Edge

Plain

Comment

Aristotle (384 - 322 BC)
He is the first to consider philosophy as a scientific activity divided into distinct disciplines and aimed at the interpretation of all reality.

Interesting fact

The 10 Lire coin from San Marino featuring Aristotle was part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the country to honor famous historical figures. The coin was designed by the artist Maria Carmela Pennisi and features an image of Aristotle on one side, while the other side features the coat of arms of San Marino. The coin was minted in 1996 and has a diameter of 25.75 mm. It's made of aluminum and weighs 1.6 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996 R 32000 - - - - - -

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