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20 Lire Trial
1938 year| Silver (.800) | 20 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1938 |
| Value | 20 Lire (20 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#178083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Person surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVAM . FAC. REMPUBLICA . TUAM
1938
Engraver: Enrico Saroldi
Comment
Unlisted in Krause.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Lire (Trial) 1938 from San Marino is that it was designed by the Italian sculptor and engraver, Giuseppe Romagnoli. He was known for his work on various coins and medals, and his design for this coin features a portrait of San Marino's patron saint, Saint Marinus, on the obverse, and a depiction of the Three Towers of San Marino on the reverse. The coin was minted in 1938 as a trial piece, and only a limited number were produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
