© Cyrillius
© Cyrillius
500 Lire Columbus
1992 year| Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring | 6.8 g | 25.8 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.98 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#6507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Representing C. Columbus's crossing, a ship, a caravel of the 15th century, is pushed by the wind blown by two faces with curly hair on a stormy sea. In a first dented circle the legend, a second around with the travel date and value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SCOPERTA DELL'AMERICA
BUSCAR EL LEVANTE POR EL PONIENTE
1492 1992
L 500
Engraver: Laura Cretara
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
San Marino's 1992 Mint SetKM #MS50
