S22-VAT-0151-M04 San marino 500 Lire VF/XF 1987 KM209 15th anniversary Resumption of Sammarinese coinage

A 1987 bi-metallic 500 Lire of San Marino struck for the 15th Anniversary of the Resumption of Sammarinese Coinage — a milestone in the Republic's modern numismatic tradition.

Obverse: Crowned arms of San Marino in a heart-shaped shield with sprigs around; motto below. Legend REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO.

Reverse: Coat of arms of the Castle of San Marino attributed to Placido Feretrano. 15th anniversary commemoration (1972–1987). Designer: Sergio Giandomenico.

Specifications

• Country: San Marino
• Denomination: 500 Lire
• Year: 1987
• Composition: Bi-metallic: Bronzital centre, Acmonital ring
• Weight: 6.8 g
• Diameter: 25.8 mm
• Edge: Plain with lettering
• Mint: Rome (R) (mintage: 1,000,000)
• Ruler / Issuer: Republic of San Marino

Catalogue References

• KM#: 209
• Schön#: 209
• Numista N#: 9912

Grade

VF-XF — Very Fine / Extremely Fine — light wear with most original detail intact.

Source: Numista N#9912