San Marino 20 Cent 2017 UNC

On the new 20-cent coin of San Marino 2017, one sees the three towers of San Marino on top of Mount Titano. The first tower is the La Guiata and was built... Read more
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Additional Information

SKU SM17-000020
Worth 20 cent
Metal Nordic Gold
Country San Marino
Quality UNC
Year 2017
Weight 5,74 gram
Diameter 22,25
Category Loose coins

Product Description

On the new 20-cent coin of San Marino 2017, one sees the three towers of San Marino on top of Mount Titano. The first tower is the La Guiata and was built in the 11th century. The building was still in use as a prison until 1970! The second tower is the Cesta also called Fratta. The Cesta was built between 1200 and 1250 a.d. and is at the highest point of San Marino at an altitude of 756 metres. It is now a museum. The third tower is Il Montale, the smallest of the towers. Built in the 14th century, this was the most strategic tower used as a viewing post. It has also served as a prison. The three towers are on the flag of San Marino and on the National Crest. From 2002 to 2016 there was an image of Saint Marino on the 20 cent coins of San Marino. With effect from 2017 this is changed to the image of the three towers of San Marino. The face of the coin shows an image of the three towers. At the top of the coin the country name San Marino is displayed next to the year 2017. These coins are, of course, legal tender.