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5 Euros Arena of Verona
| Issuer | San Marino |
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| Year | 2013 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The crowned coat of arms of the Republic of San Marino occupies the central field, flanked symmetrically by an olive branch to the left and an oak branch to the right. The shield displays the three towers of Mount Titano on a silver and azure field, with a scroll bearing the motto LIBERTAS at its base. A mural crown surmounts the escutcheon. The circular legend REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO runs along the upper periphery, while the engraver's signature A.NAPOLIONE appears in the lower field beneath the arms. The coin is struck in proof quality with a deeply mirrored field contrasting against frosted relief devices. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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San Marino's 2013 issues were produced under the ongoing coinage agreement with Italy, which grants the microstate the right to mint euro-denominated coins despite not being an EU member. The Arena di Verona series reflects San Marino's consistent practice of using collectible issues to fund a disproportionate share of state revenue — the republic has operated this way since the 1970s.
The Arena itself has hosted continuous public spectacle since the first century AD, surviving the fall of Rome, medieval neglect, and a 1183 earthquake that collapsed the outer ring.