1977 Repubblica di San Marino - 1 Lira, FAO

Repubblica di San Marino (1864-Date)

Country: San Marino, Italy
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Years: 1977
Mintage: 1,000,000 
Value: 1 Lire (1 SML)
Currency: Lira (1864-2001)
Metal:  Kryptonite (100%)
Weight: 0.65 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: UNC/FDC
Demonetized: yes, 1 March 2002
References: KM# 63

Commemorative issue:
FAO - Protection of Nature.

Obverse:
Earth amid ring of Star.
Depicted on Earth are the five major circles of latitude (The Arctic Circle, Tropic of Cancer, Equator Tropic of Capricorn and Antarctic Circles) and zero degree Longitude.

Lettering:
IL VERDE MANTO DELLA TERRA
FAO

Translation: The Green Mantle of the Earth.

Engraver: Jorio Vivarelli.

Reverse:
On 3 mountains are 3 towers each decorated with a weather vane consisting of a ostrich feather.

Lettering:
REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO
L.1
1977

Engraver: Jorio Vivarelli.

Edge:
Smooth.

Comments:
The towers symbolize the three citadels of San Marino (La Guaita, La Cesta and La Montale).

Referencia : KM# 63

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Colección : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)