
- San Marino (2002 » 2016)
- ISSUE DATE : 01-01-2002
- DESIGNER : Frantisek Chochola>
- DIAMETER : 25,75mm
- WEIGHT : 8,5 grams
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Coat of arms
Edited by tiko165
03-09-2016 the 14:31
The coat of arms of San Marino probably originated in the fourteenth century, and can be seen as a whole as a symbol of freedom and independence of the oldest republic in the world. The components of the coat of arms are in detail:
- In the blue shield there are three green mountains with three silver towers, which are decorated with a weather vane with a silver ostrich feather. The towers symbolize the three citadels of San Marino (La Guaita, La Cesta and La Montale), while the hills represent the three summits of the Monte Titano.
- The motto LIBERTAS (Lat. Freedom). It possibly refers to the taking in of victims of political persecution in the earlier years of San Marino, and to the amazing maintenance of independence in the midst of many larger states.
- An oak and laurel branch, which surrounds the coat of arms are symbols for the stability of the republic and the defense of the liberty.
- A crown, which serves as symbol of sovereignty.
Issued coins
2002: 240.800
2003: Wallet
2004: Wallet
2005: Wallet
2006: Wallet
2007: Wallet
2008: Wallet
2009: 1.000.000
2010: 888.072
2011: Wallet
2012: 10.000
2013: 372.325
2014: 1.500.000
2015: 1.594.412
2016: Wallet