5 Lire

Features

Issuer San Marino
Period Republic (301-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1898
Value 5 Lire (5 SML)
Currency Lira (1864-2001)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 25 g
Diameter 37 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
24561
References KM# 6
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned shield of San Marino with the three towers of the city within laurel wreath. Date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RESPVBLICA S. MARINI
LIBERTAS
1898

Engraver: Filippo Speranza

Reverse

San Marino standing with a scroll in his hand.
On the line the name of the author.
Below, in the exergue the value between a rosette and the mintmark.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RELINQVO VOS LIBEROS AB VTROQVE HOMINE
LIBERTAS
SPERANZA
* L. 5 R

Engraver: Filippo Speranza

Edge

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERTAS * LIBERTAS

Mint

R Rome, Italy

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1898 R Photo 18 000 $ 180 $ 230 $ 390

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lire
Katz
Auction 101
Lot 1076
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2023 UNC USD 182.53
(EUR 169.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 LirePicture 1 of a sold 5 Lire
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232335
Lot 65410
Internet Archive
24 Aug 2023 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 396.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lire
Katz
Auction 92
Lot 1012
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2023 UNC USD 302.41
(EUR 280.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lire
Katz
Auction 73
Lot 671
Internet Archive
28 Dec 2022 UNC USD 438.49
(EUR 406.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lire
Katz
Auction 70
Lot 548
Internet Archive
13 Nov 2022 UNC USD 297.01
(EUR 275.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lire
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 1595
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 UNC USD 465.50
(EUR 431.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Lire
Katz
Jubilee Auction 60
Lot 2306
Internet Archive
14 May 2022 UNC USD 385.57
(EUR 357.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 LirePicture 1 of a sold 5 LirePicture 1 of a sold 5 LirePicture 1 of a sold 5 Lire
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232213
Lot 65647
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2022 UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 480.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 LirePicture 1 of a sold 5 Lire
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232148
Lot 61531
Internet Archive
25 Nov 2021 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 552.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 LirePicture 1 of a sold 5 Lire
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232130
Lot 65622
Internet Archive
28 Jul 2021 UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 564.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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