S22-VAT-0142-M06 San marino 500 Lire UNC 1991 KM269 Terra Ospitale 1944

A poignant 1991 bi-metallic 500 Lire of San Marino commemorating Terra Ospitale 1944 — honouring the Republic's sheltering of approximately 100,000 refugees during WWII.

Obverse: Three feathered towers of Mount Titano — the symbol of San Marino. Legend REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO.

Reverse: Hand offering flowers as a symbol of hospitality to WWII refugees in 1944. Inscription TERRA OSPITALE 1944 with value 500 LIRE and date. Engraved by Uliana Pernazza and Francisco Aparicio Sanchez.

Specifications

• Country: San Marino
• Denomination: 500 Lire
• Year: 1991
• Composition: Bi-metallic: Bronzital centre, Acmonital ring
• Weight: 6.8 g
• Diameter: 25.8 mm
• Edge: Plain with lettering
• Mint: Rome (R) (mintage: 3,580,563)
• Ruler / Issuer: Republic of San Marino

Catalogue References

• KM#: 269
• Schön#: 269
• Numista N#: 6354

Grade

UNC — Uncirculated — no wear. Full original mint lustre.

Source: Numista N#6354