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10 Lire Ballot Box
1979 year| Aluminium (96.2% aluminium, 3.5% magnesium, 0.3% manganese) | 1.5 g | 23.3 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 10 Lire (10 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium (96.2% aluminium, 3.5% magnesium, 0.3% manganese) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Traditional ballot-box for legislative voting. Date at base, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IPZS
1979
L· 10
Translation: 10 Lire
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Edge
Plain
Comment
Here we find the ballot-box for voting "Pallis et Balluctis" standing for the "Council Institution" which holds the maximum power : the legislative power and exercises it after mature debate and secret vote.San Marino's 1979 Mint Set
KM #MS14
Interesting fact
The 10 Lire coin from San Marino features a unique design, with a ballot box and a hand casting a vote, symbolizing the importance of democracy and the right to vote.
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 10 Lire (Ballot Box) 1979 coin.
