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2 Lire Literature
1997 year| Aluminium | 0.8 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#18280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Laureate three-quarter figure facing forward, reading from book held in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LETTERATURA
L2 R
1997
Translation:
Literature
2 Lire
1997
Engraver: Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Literature. Represented through the image from Dominic Michael, is one of the greatest poets of all time, Dante Alighieri, who with his Divine Comedy has been able to tell the thousand faces of man and his yearning for the infinite.Interesting fact
The 2 Lire (Literature) 1997 coin from San Marino features a unique design that showcases the country's rich literary history. The coin's obverse side features an image of a quill pen and a scroll, symbolizing the written word and the importance of literature in San Marino's culture. The reverse side features a portrait of a famous Sammarinese writer, Giacomo Leopardi, who is considered one of the greatest Italian poets of the 19th century. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can be used to celebrate and commemorate a country's cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 R | 28000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lire (Literature) 1997 coin.
