5 Lire (Men are Citizens of the World) 1973 front 5 Lire (Men are Citizens of the World) 1973 back
5 Lire (Men are Citizens of the World) 1973 photo
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.

5 Lire Men are Citizens of the World

1973 year
Aluminium 1 g 20.2 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1973
Value
5 Lire (5&nbspSML)
Currency
Lira (1864-2001)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1 g
Diameter
20.2 mm
Thickness
1.46 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#11862
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Five men rowing a boat on a globe, under a starry sky.

Script: Latin

Lettering: L.5

Engraver: Guido Veroi

Edge

Plain

Comment

The five symbolic men of humanity on the five continents of the Earth are aboard the same boat wandering in the ocean of stars. There is no difference in their somatic characteristics and this is intended to overcome the concept of division between the races that populate the earth. The representation, on the other hand, rises to the idea of the commonality of all humanity which, although politically divided, lives in the world. Therefore, no one can become estranged, no one can be disinterested in his fellow human beings.

San Marino's 1973 Mint Set
KM #MS2


Interesting fact

The 5 Lire coin from San Marino, featuring the theme "Men are Citizens of the World," was designed by the Italian artist and sculptor, Giuseppe Ponga. Ponga was known for his work in commemorative coins and medals, and his design for this coin was chosen through a competition held by the San Marino government. The coin was minted in 1973 and was made of aluminum, weighing 1 gram. It's a unique and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in numismatics or the history of San Marino.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1973  291000 - - - - - -

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