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1) San Marino, 1972. Two Lire. Three Towers, Saint Marinus. Obv: Value above stylized ostrich feathers and towers. Lettering: REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO 1972 (Engraver: Guerrino Mattia Monassi). Rev: Bust of Saint Marinus, with nimbus quarter right. Lettering: 2 LIRE (Engraver: Guerrino Mattia Monassi). Plain Edge. Mintage: 291,000. KM# 15 (1972). Aluminium 0.8g 18.3 mm.
2) San Marino, 1974. Ten Lire. Three Towers. Honeybee. Commemorative issue: F.A.O. Obv: The Three Towers of San Marino, with plumes. REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO LIBERTAS 1975.(Engraver: Luciano Minguzzi). Rev: Honey bee. Lettering: FAO L. 10 (Engraver: Luciano Minguzzi). Mintage:1,276,000. KM#33 (1974). Aluminium 1.6g 23.3 mm.
3) San Marino, 1972. One Hundred Lire. Three Towers. Saint Marinus in Boat. Obv: The Three Towers of San Marino, with plumes. Lettering: REPUBLICA DI SAN MARINO MONASSI·1972. Rev: St. Marinus in a small boat. Lettering: LIRE 100 MONASSI (Engraver: Guerrino Mattia Monassi). Plain Edge. Mintage: 291,000. KM#20 (1972). Steel 8.0g 27.8 mm.
4) San Marino, 1990. One Hundred Lira. Three Towers. Scales of Justice. Commemorative Issue: 1,600 Years of History. Obv: The Three Towers of San Marino, with plumes. Lettering: REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO LIBERTAS 1990 (M.DOBRUCKA BROSSI INC.) Rev: Lettering: R L.100. Rev: Scales of Justice. Reeded Edge. Mintage. 1,086,000. KM# 254 (1990). Steel 3.3g 18.3 mm.
5) San Marino, 1985. Five Hundred Lire. Woman With Flowers. Cured Addict, Redemption From Drugs Series. Commemorative issue: Redemption from drugs. Obv: Stylized bending figure within circle. Lettering: REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO- LIBERTAS (Engraver: Angelo Grilli). Rev: Cured addict within circle. Lettering: 1985 L.500 R. Edge: Segmented reeding. Bi-Metallic Aluminium-bronze center in Steel ring. Ref: KM# 181 (1985). Bi-Metallic 6.8g 25.8 mm.
6) San Marino, 1986. Five Hundred Lire. Three Towers. Man with Computer. (Technology Series). Commemorative: Technology - Man with Computer. Obv: The Three Towers of San Marino, with plumes. The motto ‘LIBERTAS’. A crown, symbol of sovereignty. Lettering: REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO LIBERTAS. Engraver: Mario Rossello. Reverse: Human figure seated on console control panel. Rev: Lettering: L.500 1986. Engraver: Rossello. Edge: Smooth and reeded alternate. Bi-Metallic Bronzital center in Acmonital ring. KM# 195 (1986). Bi-Metallic 6.8g 25.8 mm.
7) San Marino, 1987. Five Hundred Lire. Three Towers. (Sanmarinese Coinage). Obv: The Coat of Arms of San Marino. REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO. LIBERTAS. GIANDOMENICO. Rev: The Three Towers of San Marino. Lettering: 1987 LIBERTAS R L.500. Mintage: 6,363,000. Segmented reeding Edge. Ref: KM#209 (1987). Bi-Metallic Bronzital center in Acmonital ring 6.8g 26.5 mm.
8) San Marino, 1988. Five Hundred Lire. Crowned Arms. Lion’s Face. Second Tower. The Cesta. Bi-Metallic. Obv: Lion’s face (symbol of San Marino sovereignty) at bottom. Vines and Branches emerge from mouth, joining at top. In center the three towers of San Marino, topped by feathers. This coat of arms from the facade of an ancient building. REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO LIBERTAS. (DRIUTTI INC. GIANDOMENICO) Rev: The Second Tower of San Marino, or Cesta, that San Marino built to extend and complement their defenses. Lettering: 1988 R L. 500. Metal: Bi-Metallic Bronzital center in Acmonital ring. Edge: Segmented reeding. Mintage: 3,526,000. Ref: KM#226 (1988). Bi-Metallic 6.8g 25.8 mm.
9) San Marino, 1989. Five Hundred Lire. Crowned Arms. Saint Marinus. (Santo Scalpellino). Obv: Shield with the Three Towers of San Marino. LIBERTAS on Banner. REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO. Rev: Saint Marinus. Lettering: 1989 L 500. Saint Marinus founded a monastery in 301,which became the world’s oldest surviving republic, San Marino, grew. Tradition holds that he was a stonemason (“Scalpellino”) from Croatia, seeking freedom (“libertas”) from both the Roman Empire and the Pope. KM# 239 (1989). Bi-Metallic Bronzital center in Acmonital ring. 6.8g 25.8 mm.
10) San Marino, 1990. Five Hundred Lire. Three Towers. Rooster. Commemorative: 1690th Anniversary of San Marino. Obv: The Three Towers of San Marino. Lettering: REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO – LIBERTAS 1990 (Engraver: M. DOBRUCKA) GROSSI INC. Rev: Rooster in front of the Three Towers of San Marino. Lettering: L.500 R. Edge: Segmented reeding. Bi-Metallic: Bronzital center in Acmonital ring. KM# 256 (1990). Bronzital 6.8g 25.8 mm.
11) San Marino, 1992. Two Hundred Lire. (Columbus). Commemorative issue: 500th Anniversary of America. Obv: The Three Towers of San Marino. Lettering: REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO LIBERTAS PERPETUA L.CRETARA (Engraver:
Laura Cretara). Rev: Representing Columbus’s crossing, a ship, a carnaval of the 15th century. In a first dented circle the legend, with travel date and value. Lettering: SCOPERTA DELL’AMERICA. BUSCAR EL LEVANTE POR EL PONIENTE 1492-1992 L500. Edge: Segmented reeding. Mintage (1992R) 4,555,864. KM#286 (1992). Bi-Metallic: Bronzital center in Acmonital ring. 6.8g 25.8 mm.
12) San Marino, 1994. Five Hundred Lire. Three Towers. Saint Marinus. Mount Titano. Obv: Stone Mason Saint Marinus, founder of San Marino. Lettering: REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO ·LIBERTAS·Rev: St. Marino receiving Mount Titano within circle. Lettering: 1994 L.500 LOZICA· DRIULLI INC.. (Engraver: Lozica Driulli). Edge: Segmented reeding. KM#314 (1994). Bi-Metallic Aluminium-bronze center in Steel ring 6.8g 25.8 mm.
13) San Marino, 1999. Five Hundred Lire. Saturn. (The Planets Series). Commemorative issue: Exploration – Saturn. Obv: Philosopher, with fire in hands and globe on head; planets and stars behind: REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO. Rev: Moon’s surface, radio waves and Saturn. Date and mintmark top right, value below. Lettering: L.500 1999 R. Segmented reeding. Mintage (1999 R): 2,000,000. KM# 394 (1999) Bi-Metallic Aluminium-bronze in Stainless Steel ring 6.8g 25.8 mm.
14) San Marino, 1972. One Hundred Lire. Three Towers. Saint Marinus in Boat. Obv: The Three Towers of San Marino, with plumes. Lettering: REPUBLICA DI SAN MARINO MONASSI·1972. Rev: St. Marinus in a small boat. Lettering: LIRE 100 MONASSI (Engraver: Guerrino Mattia Monassi). Plain Edge. Mintage: 291,000. KM#20 (1972). Steel 8.0g 27.8 mm. (Lot of 14 pieces)
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HST of 13% will be applied to any purchaser from ON; GST of 5% will be applied to any purchaser from Quebec; HST of 15% will be applied to any purchaser from NS, NB, NL or PEI. All other provinces in Canada 5% will be applied. No tax is charged on out of Country purchases. .999 Fine Silver & Gold items are HST-exempt within Canada.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| GST |
5% |
BC |
| GST |
5% |
Alberta |
| GST |
5% |
Manitoba |
| HST |
5% |
HST Quebec |
| HST |
15% |
NB |
| HST |
15% |
NFLD |
| GST |
5% |
NWT |
| HST |
15% |
NS |
| GST |
5% |
Nunavut |
| HST |
13% |
Ontario |
| HST |
15% |
PEI |
| GST |
5% |
SASK |
| GST |
5% |
Yukon |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
15% |
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Catalogue Values: All values are listed in Canadian Funds.
Abbreviations: Within the catalogue you will find many abbreviations, the list below describes each of them:
a about (aEF – about Extra Fine)
Al Aluminum
Approx. Approximate
AGW Actual Gold Weight
AR Silver
AE Brass, Bronze, or Copper
AU Gold
ASW Actual Silver Weight
AV Gold
Bo Bowman
BR Breton
Cat Catalogue
CH Charlton
Co Courteau
COA Certificate of Authenticity
Cu Copper
C/S Counter Stamp
EF Extremely Fine
F Fine
FDC Fleur de Coin
G Good
grm grams
l left
Ler LeRoux
mm Millimeters
r right
S/N Serial Number
Std Seated
Unc Uncirculated
VF Very Fine
VG Very Good
WM White Metal