Distinctive feature Commemorative
Edge Plain
Face value 1 lire
Metal Kryptonite
Millesimal fineness 100 ‰
Quantity minted 1 000 000
Year of issue 1977
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Repubblica di San Marino (1864-Date)
Country: San Marino, Italy
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Years: 1977
Mintage: 1,000,000
Value: 1 Lire (1 SML)
Currency: Lira (1864-2001)
Metal: Kryptonite (100%)
Weight: 0.65 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: UNC/FDC
Demonetized: yes, 1 March 2002
References: KM# 63
Commemorative issue:
FAO - Protection of Nature.
Obverse:
Earth amid ring of Star.
Depicted on Earth are the five major circles of latitude (The Arctic Circle, Tropic of Cancer, Equator Tropic of Capricorn and Antarctic Circles) and zero degree Longitude.
Lettering:
IL VERDE MANTO DELLA TERRA
FAO
Translation: The Green Mantle of the Earth.
Engraver: Jorio Vivarelli.
Reverse:
On 3 mountains are 3 towers each decorated with a weather vane consisting of a ostrich feather.
Lettering:
REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO
L.1
1977
Engraver: Jorio Vivarelli.
Edge:
Smooth.
Comments:
The towers symbolize the three citadels of San Marino (La Guaita, La Cesta and La Montale).
Reference : KM# 63
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Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)