20 Lire (Louis Pasteur) 1984 front 20 Lire (Louis Pasteur) 1984 back
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20 Lire Louis Pasteur

1984 year
Aluminium bronze 3.6 g 21.25 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1984
Value
20 Lire (20&nbspSML)
Currency
Lira (1864-2001)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
3.6 g
Diameter
21.25 mm
Thickness
1.65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#13642
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

Bust of Pasteur facing, flanked by laboratory apparatus and value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LOUIS PASTEUR
L 20
1984

Engraver: Sergio Grossi

Designer: Enrico Manfrini

Edge

Plain

Comment

Louis Pasteur French chemist and biologist whose discoveries marked the beginning of a new era in the treatment of infectious diseases, among other things he discovered the anti-rabies vaccination.

San Marino's 1984 Mint Set
KM #MS27



Interesting fact

The 20 Lire Louis Pasteur coin from San Marino, issued in 1984, features an image of Louis Pasteur on the obverse (front side) and the San Marino coat of arms on the reverse (back side). This coin was part of a series of commemorative coins issued by San Marino to honor notable historical figures and events.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1984 R 130000 - - - - - -

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