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500 Lire

1979 year
Silver (.835) 11 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1979
Value
500 Lire (500&nbspSML)
Currency
Lira (1864-2001)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
11 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#13708
Rarity index
25%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTAS
1979 L·500
J.P.

Engraver: Pietro Giampaoli

Comment

San Marino's 1979 Mint Set
KM #MS14



Interesting fact

The 500 Lire coin from San Marino, made of Silver (.835) and weighing 11g, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the San Marino's patron saint, Saint Marinus, on one side, and the coat of arms of San Marino on the other. This design was created by the artist, Giuseppe Rava, and it is a distinctive feature of this coin that sets it apart from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979 IPZS 125000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire 1979 coin.