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2 Lire Corn Cob

Issuer San Marino
Year 1992
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Shape Round
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Reverse description A large ear of maize (corn cob), a plant introduced to Europe following Columbus's first voyage, is depicted prominently in the left portion of the field against a stylized globe showing meridian and parallel lines, symbolizing the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the Americas. To the right, the large numeral 2 is rendered in a bold, flowing script, with the mint mark R positioned below it. The dates 1492 and 1992 appear along the left field, commemorating the quincentenary of Columbus's voyage.
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Reverse lettering 1492 - 1992 2 R
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Mint R
Rome, Italy (476-date)
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