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500 Lire Second tower
1988 year| Bimetallic: bronzital centre in acmonital ring | 6.8 g | 25.8 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: bronzital centre in acmonital ring |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#1271 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Fortified tower (Cesta or Second Tower) on rocky promontory.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1988
R
L. 500
Engravers: Eugenio Driutti, Sergio Giandomenico
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
There is reproduced in its fullest and meaningful perspective view the SECOND TOWER or Cesta that San Marino built to extend and complement their defenses.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Lire (Second tower) 1988 coin from San Marino is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a bronzital center surrounded by an acmonital ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a notable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 R | 38000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire (Second tower) 1988 coin.
