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5 Lire

Issuer San Marino
Year 1898
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Value 5 Lire (5 SML)
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Obverse description At center, the crowned coat of arms of the Republic of San Marino, depicting the three towers of Monte Titano on a pale azure field, enclosed within a wreath of laurel branches tied at the base. The circular legend 'RESPVBLICA S. MARINI' arcs above, with 'LIBERTAS' below the shield, and the date '1898' appearing at the bottom of the design in the exergue.
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Obverse lettering RESPVBLICA S. MARINI LIBERTAS 1898
Reverse description A standing figure of Saint Marinus, the founder of the Republic, depicted in classical robes and facing left, holding an unfurled scroll in his outstretched hand. The primary legend 'RELINQVO VOS LIBEROS AB VTROQVE HOMINE' arcs around the upper field, with 'LIBERTAS' below, referencing the saint's traditional farewell. The engraver's name 'SPERANZA' appears on the ground line beneath the figure, and the denomination 'L. 5' is inscribed in the exergue, flanked by a rosette and the Rome Mint mark 'R'.
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