5 Lire, San Marino

5 Lire, San Marino, 1898 obverse image5 Lire, San Marino, 1898 reverse image
5 Lire coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    San Marino flagSan Marino
  • Years of Minting:
    1898
  • Period:
    Republic (301-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Script: Latin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    R Rome, Italy (476-date)
5 Lire Reference Price

Reference Price

$20.00-$425.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Lire Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

San Marino standing with a scroll in his hand.On the line the name of the author.Below, in the exergue the value between a rosette and the mintmark.

Engraver:

Filippo Speranza

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Crowned shield of San Marino with the three towers of the city within laurel wreath. Date below

Engraver:

Filippo Speranza

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Script: Latin

5 Lire Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

RESPVBLICA S. MARINI LIBERTAS 1898

Reverse:

RELINQVO VOS LIBEROS AB VTROQVE HOMINE LIBERTAS SPERANZA * L. 5 R

5 Lire Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900)

Size

5 Lire sizes
  • Weight:25 g
  • Diameter:37 mm
  • Thickness:2.5 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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