500 Lire Chemistry

€6,342.00
IssuerSan Marino
Year1998
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value500 Lire (500 SML)
CurrencyLira (1864-2001)
CompositionBimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring
Weight6.8 g
Dimensions25.8 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini
In circulation to1 March 2002
Reference(s) KM#383
Obverse descriptionBust facing, holding flame in cupped hands, surrounded by celestial objects.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO
Reverse descriptionFlask pouring liquid into vessel below, hand holding flame below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCHIMICA 1998 R L.500
(Translation: Chemistry 1998 500 Lire)
EdgeSegmented reeding
MintR
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage1998 R - - 1 275 000
1998 R - In sets only - 25 000
Catalog ID9422145700
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