2 Lire (Fanfare) 1979 front 2 Lire (Fanfare) 1979 back
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2 Lire Fanfare

1979 year
Aluminium (96.2% aluminium, 3.5% magnesium, 0.3% manganese) 0.8 g 18.3 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1979
Value
2 Lire (2&nbspSML)
Currency
Lira (1864-2001)
Composition
Aluminium (96.2% aluminium, 3.5% magnesium, 0.3% manganese)
Weight
0.8 g
Diameter
18.3 mm
Thickness
1.45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#11849
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

Trumpet with suspended banner dividing value. Date above at left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1979
L. 2

Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli

Edge

Reeded

Comment

It portrays the herald's trumpet standing for the Auditors' Institution which, from time immemorial, listens to the citizens' complaints and, if necessary, pronounces judgement on all administrations including the Regent Captains themselves and controlling, at the same time, their arrogance and inertness.

San Marino's 1979 Mint Set
KM #MS14



Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by the famous Italian sculptor and engraver, Giuseppe Pagano. He was known for his work on various coins and medals, and this particular coin features a unique design that showcases his artistic skill.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979  125000 - - - - - -

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