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  • 500 Lire 1988, KM# 226, San Marino, Fortifications, Second Tower
  • 500 Lire 1988, KM# 226, San Marino, Fortifications, Second Tower
Description

Engravers: Eugenio Driutti and Sergio Giandomenico

Obverse

Coat of arms, name of country around.

The elements comprising the coat of arms of San Marino include a shield featuring three mountains with three towers, each adorned with an ostrich feather weather vane. These towers symbolize the citadels of San Marino (La Guaita, La Cesta, and La Montale), while the hills represent the three summits of Monte Titano. The motto "LIBERTAS" in Latin, meaning freedom, is also part of the coat of arms.

REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO
DRIUTTI INC. LIBERTAS GIANDOMENICO

Reverse

The second Tower, denomination below, date above.

The Three Towers of San Marino are a group of towers located in San Marino. Located on the three peaks of Monte Titano in the capital, also called San Marino, they are depicted on both the national flag and coat of arms.

The second Tower was erected over the remains of an ancient Roman fortress and was subsequently incorporated into the impressive city walls in the XVI century. Its construction dates back to the beginning of the XIII century. Situated on the top of Mount Titano (which rises 750 metres above sea level), it offers breathtaking views over the underlying landscape. Like that of the other two towers, its central body has a pentagonal plan, what makes it very different from any other building in San Marino. It is now the seat of the Museum of Ancient Weapons, which contains precious hoplological finds which date back to the period between the XIII and the XIX century.

1988
R
L. 500

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Bi-Metallic
Ring Acmonital
Center Bronzital
Weight 6.8 g
Diameter 25.8 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS)

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