S22-VAT-0156-M09 San marino 500 Lire VF/XF 1992 Km286 500th anniversary Discovery of America

A 1992 bi-metallic 500 Lire of San Marino honouring the 500th Anniversary of the Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus. The dramatic caravel-at-sea reverse is among the most evocative San Marino designs.

Obverse: Three towers of San Marino with their feather-like weathervanes.

Reverse: A 15th-century caravel pushed by the wind blown by two curly-haired faces on a stormy sea — representing Columbus's Atlantic crossing. Commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Discovery of America.

Specifications

• Country: San Marino
• Denomination: 500 Lire
• Year: 1992
• Composition: Bi-metallic: Aluminium-bronze centre, Stainless steel 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#: 286
• Schön#: 286
• Numista N#: 6507

Grade

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

Source: Numista N#6507