500 Lire Second tower

€1.00
IssuerSan Marino
Year1988
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value500 Lire (500 SML)
CurrencyLira (1864-2001)
CompositionBimetallic: bronzital centre in acmonital ring
Weight6.8 g
Dimensions25.8 mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Eugenio Driutti, Sergio Giandomenico
In circulation to1 March 2002
Reference(s) KM#226
Obverse descriptionRectangular plaque with crowned arms of San Marino decorated with wreath around and lion`s head below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO LIBERTAS DRIUTTI INC. GIANDOMENICO
Reverse descriptionFortified tower (Cesta or Second Tower) on rocky promontory.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1988 R L. 500
EdgeSegmented reeding
MintR
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage1988 R - - 3 488 000
1988 R - In sets only - 38 000
Catalog ID7959815550
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