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5 Lire Crossbow
1979 year| Aluminium (96.2% aluminium, 3.5% magnesium, 0.3% manganese) | 1 g | 20.2 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 5 Lire (5 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium (96.2% aluminium, 3.5% magnesium, 0.3% manganese) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 20.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Crossbow pointing from bottom to top divides value. Date to lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L. 5
IPZS
1979
Translation: 5 Lire
Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli
Edge
Plain
Comment
A crossbow covers the whole coin as a symbol of the "Spirit of Defense" by which the Republic has been kept unharmed and prosperous for so many centuries. All this obviously means that the Defense, which used to depend upon arms, is now placed in efficient administration and in prudent diplomacy.San Marino's 1979 Mint Set
KM #MS14
Interesting fact
The 5 Lire (Crossbow) coin from San Marino, issued in 1979, features a unique design element - a crossbow motif on the reverse side, which is not commonly seen on coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 125000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lire (Crossbow) 1979 coin.
