500 Lire

1976 year


Silver (.835)	11 g	29 mm

Description

Issuer	San Marino
Period	Republic (301-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	1976
Value	500 Lire (500&nbspSML)
Currency	Lira (1864-2001)
Composition	Silver (.835)
Weight	11 g
Diameter	29 mm
Thickness	2.03 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	1 March 2002
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#11443
Rarity index	20%

Reverse

Olive tree in courtyard within crenellated structure.

Script: Latin

Lettering: L 500

Engravers: Mario Molteni, Franco Pioli

Edge

Engraving inside Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering: RELINQUO VOS LIBEROS

Comment

The crenellated walls seen from the inside, towers and emerging walls, form the cross-section of a room and symbolize the assiduous and jealous protection of every negative event, of an ancient olive tree, but still capable of new fruits and new life; the latter has its roots in a freshly plowed field; together they represent the natural means of sustenance of the <<public thing>> which is also <<private>>. It is tradition, strength of the past and present, hope for the future. The plastic innovation lies in the metamorphosis of the walls into a room: therefore protection of man, of the individual, from any negative external event.

San Marino's 1976 Mint Set
KM #MS8

Interesting fact

The 500 Lire coin from San Marino, made of Silver (.835) and weighing 11g, is a non-circulating coin that was issued in 1976. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the portrait of Saint Marinus, the founder of San Marino, on one side, and the coat of arms of San Marino on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its silver content makes it a popular choice among numismatists and collectors.