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© Comptoir des Monnaies
20 Lire The footprint of man's insecticides
1977 year| Aluminium bronze | 3.6 g | 21.25 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1977 |
| Value | 20 Lire (20 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#13635 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Circular pattern within stylized hand
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L'IMPRONTA DEGLI INSETTICIDI DELL'UOMO
J. VIVARELLI
Translation:
The Footprint of Man's Insecticides
J. VIVARELLI
Engraver: Jorio Vivarelli
Edge
Plain
Comment
Insects contending for space and the possibility of life led to the destruction of the natural balance in the fallacious perspective that crops were preserved only for man and his hunger.San Marino's 1977 Mint Set
KM#MS10
Interesting fact
The 1977 San Marino 20 Lire coin featuring the footprint of man's insecticides was designed by the Italian artist and sculptor, Giuseppe Spadoni. Spadoni was known for his work in various fields, including numismatics, and this coin is one of his most notable designs. The coin's unique design features a footprint surrounded by a circle of insects, symbolizing the impact of human activity on the environment and the importance of responsible insecticide use.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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