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  • 100 Lire 1987, KM# 207, San Marino, 15th Anniversary of Resumption of Sammarinese Coinage, Chiesanuova
  • 100 Lire 1987, KM# 207, San Marino, 15th Anniversary of Resumption of Sammarinese Coinage, Chiesanuova
Description

Engraver: Sergio Giandomenico

Obverse

Depicts the crowned arms of San Marino in a heart-shaped shield, sprigs around and a motto below. The engraver's name in the center below.

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 •
LIBERTAS
GIANDOMENICO

Reverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Chiesanuova, dividing value, the mintmark (R) on the right and the issue year below.

Chiesanuova is a minor municipality of San Marino.

LIRE 100
R
1987

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Stainless Steel
Weight 8 g
Diameter 27.8 mm
Thickness 2.06 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS)

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