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5 Lire Galileo Galilei
1984 year| Aluminium | 1 g | 20.2 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1984 |
| Value | 5 Lire (5 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 20.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Facing bust of Galileo.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GALILEO GALILEI
1984
L 5
Engraver: Sergio Grossi
Designer: Enrico Manfrini
Edge
Plain
Comment
Galileo Galilei Pisan physicist, astronomer and philosopher was an advocate of the experimental method. He built the telescope and made astronomical discoveries. He was persecuted for the Copernican theories expressed in the "Dialogue of Major Systems".San Marino's 1984 Mint Set
KM #MS27
Interesting fact
The 5 Lire coin from San Marino featuring Galileo Galilei, issued in 1984, is interesting because it was the first time that San Marino had issued a coin with a value of 5 Lire. Prior to this, the highest denomination coin issued by San Marino was 1 Lira. This coin was also unique because it was made of aluminum, which is a relatively lightweight metal, and it weighed only 1 gram. This made it stand out from other coins of similar value, which were typically made of heavier metals like copper or nickel.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 R | 65000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lire (Galileo Galilei) 1984 coin.
