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5 Lire
1898 year| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1898 |
| Value | 5 Lire (5 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
San Marino standing with a scroll in his hand.
On the line the name of the author.
Below, in the exergue the value between a rosette and the mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RELINQVO VOS LIBEROS AB VTROQVE HOMINE
LIBERTAS
SPERANZA
* L. 5 R
Engraver: Filippo Speranza
Edge
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS * LIBERTAS
Interesting fact
The 5 Lire 1898 coin from San Marino was designed by the Italian engraver and sculptor, Luigi Capponi. Capponi was a prominent artist of his time and is known for his work on various coins and medals, including the Italian lira coinage. The coin features a portrait of San Marino's patron saint, Saint Marinus, on the obverse, and the coat of arms of San Marino on the reverse. The coin's design is considered a classic example of late 19th-century numismatic art and is highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 R | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lire 1898 coin.
