5 Lire (Hedgehog) 1974 front 5 Lire (Hedgehog) 1974 back
5 Lire (Hedgehog) 1974 photo
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5 Lire Hedgehog

1974 year
Aluminium 1 g 20.2 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1974
Value
5 Lire (5&nbspSML)
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
References
Numista
N#9901
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Hedgehog

Script: Latin

Lettering: MINGUZZI L.5 MONASSI INC.

Engravers: Luciano Minguzzi, Guerrino Mattia Monassi

Edge

Plain

Comment

Figure of the hedgehog in its defensive position, i.e. when it extends its quills in every direction, to symbolize the attitude of the San Marino citizens constantly intent on defending their freedom.

San Marino's 1974 Mint Set
KM #MS3