500 Lire (20 Years of Social Security in San Marino) 1976 front 500 Lire (20 Years of Social Security in San Marino) 1976 back
500 Lire (20 Years of Social Security in San Marino) 1976 photo
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500 Lire 20 Years of Social Security in San Marino

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
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#13711
Rarity index
31%

Reverse

At right, man sowing seed, his crossbow on nearby tree. At left, angel with arm raised over his head.

Script: Latin

Lettering: L 500

Designer: Venanzo Crocetti

Edge

Lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: RELINQUO | VOS | LIBEROS ·|

Comment

The vignette shown on the reverse represents the Social Security (angel) providing protection for workers when needed.

Interesting fact

The 500 Lire coin from San Marino, issued in 1976 to commemorate 20 years of social security in the country, has a unique feature - it has a square shape instead of the usual round shape of coins. This makes it stand out from other coins and adds to its collectible value.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976  195000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (20 Years of Social Security in San Marino) 1976 coin.