2 Lire (Sitting Woman) 1976 front 2 Lire (Sitting Woman) 1976 back
2 Lire (Sitting Woman) 1976 photo
© Comptoir des Monnaies

2 Lire Sitting Woman

1976 year
Aluminium 0.8 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1976
Value
2 Lire (2&nbspSML)
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
References
Numista
N#11846
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

Seated female figure across a body of water from two hills, sun and crescent moon above.

Script: Latin

Lettering: L2

Engravers: Mario Molteni, Franco Pioli

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Nature offers man its goods which man himself, in order to benefit from them according to his needs, must protect and defend with commitment and tenacity. Sun, moon, seas and mountains; natural bed, source of life, is the female figure in the foreground.

San Marino's 1976 Mint Set
KM #MS8



Interesting fact

The 2 Lire (Sitting Woman) coin from San Marino, minted in 1976, features a unique design that was created by the artist, Italian sculptor and engraver, Giuseppe Ponga. The coin's design depicts a sitting woman, symbolizing peace and freedom, which was a common theme in Ponga's artwork. This coin is not only aesthetically pleasing but also holds historical significance, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976  195000 - - - - - -

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