© Comptoir des Monnaies
© Comptoir des Monnaies
10 Lire Honeybee; FAO
1974 year| Aluminium (96.2% Aluminium, 3.5% Mangnesium, 0.3% Manganese) | 1.6 g | 23.3 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1974 |
| Value | 10 Lire (10 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium (96.2% Aluminium, 3.5% Mangnesium, 0.3% Manganese) |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 23.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Honey bee
Script: Latin
Lettering:
F A O
L.10
MINGUZZI MONASSI INC.
Engravers: Luciano Minguzzi, Guerrino Mattia Monassi
Edge
Plain
Comment
The bee has always traditionally symbolized the wealth that comes from industriousness. Here the author intended to allude to the wealth that derives from peace; San Marino, in fact, has not participated in any conflict for more than 500 years. Above the bee are the initials of the F.A.O. (Food Alimentation Organization) to which the coin is dedicated.San Marino's 1974 Mint Set
KM #MS3
