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5 Lire Marinus and Saint Leo
1994 year| Aluminium | 1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 5 Lire (5 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5L 1994
Engraver: Alojz Lujo Lozica
Designer: Eugenio Driutti
Edge
Plain
Comment
Marino and Leo disembark in Rimini bringing their tools with them...Interesting fact
The 5 Lire coin from San Marino featuring Marinus and Saint Leo is a unique coin because it was issued to commemorate the 1,500th anniversary of the death of Saint Marinus, the founder of the Republic of San Marino. This coin was minted in 1994 and is made of aluminum, which is a lightweight and corrosion-resistant metal. The coin weighs only 1 gram, making it one of the lightest coins in circulation at the time. Additionally, the coin features an image of Saint Marinus and Saint Leo on one side and the San Marino coat of arms on the other, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 R | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lire (Marinus and Saint Leo) 1994 coin.
