2 Jan 2023: Greetings to all coin & token collectors, where-ever you might be. (Note: This coin is NOT for sale nor is it being offered for sale). Starting off a new year with a nice Copper coin added to Heron's small collection.
The Coin: 25mm dia. Round. Copper. KM1. Grade is VF+.
Obverse: Crowned shield style Coat of Arms.
Legend: REPPUBLICA DI S. MARINO. (Note: Their spelling).
Reverse: within wreath: 5/Centesimi/1894/R.
Note: This item is NOT for sale.
Note: R = Rome Mint.
Note: This design was minted in 1864, 1869, and 1894.
Note: Mintage of 1894= 600,000.
Note: Numista Rarity Index = 16.
301 A.D. - legend says S. Marino was founded this year.
1600- Documents with statutes can be considered as constitution.
1862- Treaty between San Marino & new Kingdom of Italy confirmed
independence of San Marino.
Note: This item is NOT for sale.
Note: History of S. Marino is complex.
Some Info Sources: Numista, NGC, Wikipedia.
**Starting 2023 with a very nice VF+ Copper coin is a good start. And
a nice coin for #643. Always a pleasure to add a nice Copper to the small accumulation of Central & Eastern Europa coins. And a Happy New Year for all coin & token & Paper Money collectors. Good luck in 2023.**
Note: This nice copper coin is NOT for sale.
