50 Lire 1991 front 50 Lire 1991 back
50 Lire 1991 photo

50 Lire

1991 year
Stainless steel 2.7 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1991
Value
50 Lire (50&nbspSML)
Currency
Lira (1864-2001)
Composition
Stainless steel
Weight
2.7 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#13664
Rarity index
28%

Reverse

Hand holding cannon barrel. Shaft of wheat in background, value above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50 L.
NAPOLEONE
1797
R

Engravers: Uliana Pernazza, Francisco Aparicio Sanchez

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Republic of San Marino, resisting the suggestion of wealth and power contained in Napoleon's gifts, demonstrates its maturity and lays the foundations for its political future.

Interesting fact

The 50 Lire coin from San Marino, made of stainless steel and weighing 2.7 grams, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus, with a design that depicts a map of the world and a sailing ship, symbolizing the historic event.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991 R 36000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Lire 1991 coin.