Republic of San-Marino.

Republic of San-Marino is a very small European country. It has an area 61 sq.km. and a population about 41000. City of San-Marino is a capital of this republic.
Republic was founded in 855 b.c. Rulers of the state are two captains-regents - term of their powers makes 6 months.
In 1600 first Constitution was been accepted.

 

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Before the introduction into an euro zone in San-Marino appealed Italian currency (lire). Besides, the Roman mint minted republic San Marino coins. They intended, basically, for tourists, but also were used and as lawful means of payment.

 

500 lire 1972, silver .835, weight - 11 g., mintage - 291000 pcs. But 22374 coins was melted.

 

500 lire 1973, silver .835, weight - 11 g., mintage - 291000 pcs. 6544 coins was melted.

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500 lire 1974, silver .835, weight - 11 g., mintage - 276000 pcs. 6295 coins was melted.

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500 lire 1975, silver .835, weight - 11 g., mintage - 291000 pcs. 119743 coins was melted.

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500 lire 1975, silver .835, weight - 11 g., mintage - 200000 pcs. 47495 coins was melted.

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500 lire 1976, silver .835, weight - 11 g., mintage - 195000 pcs. 40509 coins was melted.

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500 lire 1976, silver .835, weight - 11 g., mintage - 195000 pcs. 106604 coins was melted.

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Some nice coins again! And yes, those silver pieces did not actually circulate but were made for collectors. Some more coins from SM are here: http://www.cointalk.com/t126962/ You may know the person who started that topic.

Christian

 

500 lire 1977, silver .835, weight - 11 g., mintage - 180000 pcs. 45483 coins was melted.

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500 lire 1978, silver .835, weight - 11 g., mintage - 130000 pcs. 16297 coins was melted.

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500 lire 1979, silver .835, weight - 11 g., mintage - 125000 pcs. 33278 coins was melted.

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500 lire 1981, silver .835, weight - 11 g., mintage - 75000 pcs. 9122 coins was melted.
"2000th Anniversary - Virgil's death".

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500 lire 1981, silver .835, weight - 11 g., mintage - 75000 pcs. 9122 coins was melted.
"2000th Anniversary - Virgil's death".

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500 lire 1981, silver .835, weight - 11 g., mintage - 100000 pcs. 21124 coins was melted.

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500 lire 1982, silver .835, weight - 11 g., mintage - 48000 pcs. 112 coins was melted.
"Centennial - death of Garibaldi".

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500 lire 1983, silver .835, weight - 11 g., mintage - 42000 pcs. 80 coins was melted.
"500th Anniversary - birth of artist Raphael".

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500 lire 1986, silver .835, weight - 11 g., mintage - 45000 pcs. 5212 coins was melted.

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And that is all.