10 Lire (Trial Strike) 1972 front 10 Lire (Trial Strike) 1972 back
10 Lire (Trial Strike) 1972 photo
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10 Lire Trial Strike

1972 year
Silver (.986) - -
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1972
Value
10 Lire (10&nbspSML)
Currency
Lira (1864-2001)
Composition
Silver (.986)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#97438
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Cow and calf, value below.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROVA
Ag 986
10
LIRE
MONASSI

Engraver: Guerrino Mattia Monassi

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Lire (Trial Strike) 1972 from San Marino, made of Silver (.986), is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was created as a trial strike, meaning it was produced as a test run to evaluate the quality of the dies and the striking process, and only a limited number of coins were minted. As a result, it is considered a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1972  70 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lire (Trial Strike) 1972 coin.