San Marino 1938-R 5 centesimi

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck in Rome for the tiny republic of San Marino in 1935-38. The mintage is low but many were saved as souvenirs so the type is available in lightly circulated condition.

Recorded mintage: 200,000.

Specification: 3.2 g, bronze, 19.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 12.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Gigante, Fabio, Gigante 2016: Catalogo Nazionale delle Monete Italiano Dal '700 All'Euro, 24a ed. Varese, Italy, 2015.
• Montenegro, Eupremio, Montenegro 2015: Manuale del Collezionista di Monete Italiane, 30 ed., Torino, Italy: Montenegro s.a.s., 2014.

Link to:

• San Marino 1935-R 5 centesimi
• San Marino 1935-R 10 centesimi
• 1938 5 lire
• 1938 20 lire
• Coins and currency dated 1938