20 Lire (Sovereignty) 1989 front 20 Lire (Sovereignty) 1989 back
20 Lire (Sovereignty) 1989 photo
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20 Lire Sovereignty

1989 year
Aluminium bronze 3.6 g 21.25 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1989
Value
20 Lire (20&nbspSML)
Currency
Lira (1864-2001)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
3.6 g
Diameter
21.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#27071
Rarity index
36%

Reverse

Sheathed sword. Flag in background behand value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L 20
1989

Engravers: Jean Asselbergs, Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that represents San Marino's sovereignty. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Saint Marinus, the founder of San Marino, while the reverse side features an image of the Three Towers, which are a symbol of the country's independence and sovereignty. The coin's design was created by the artist, Ubaldo Fillol, and it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of San Marino's independence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989 R 37000 - - - - - -

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