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5 Lire Street Sweeper
1978 year| Aluminium | 1 g | 20.15 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 5 Lire (5 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 20.15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Man with broom sweeping streets.
Script: Latin
Lettering: A. BERTI
Edge
Plain
Comment
For the first time in his history the sweeper, who goes out with his broom before the misty dawn, has arrived on a coin. The growing importance of his job raises him to this, which gives urban sanitation a task by which the community keeps itself clean and protects itself from disease and contagion.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by the Italian artist and sculptor, Giuseppe Ponga, who is known for his work on various coins and medals.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 130000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lire (Street Sweeper) 1978 coin.
