The coins that represent the symbols of the zodiac are a recurring theme in numismatics, obviously if the different Mint issue over and over the years coins dedicated to this issue are because they know they are well accepted among collectors. In many occasions they are coins minted in noble metals which makes them not suitable for all budgets, the series that San Marino is issuing has the advantage that they are very affordable pieces, they are put on sale at the price of their facial value , 5 euros, and have quite attractive designs.
Last year the first two coins of this series were issued , (Aries and Taurus), the series is made up of twelve pieces, one for each zodiac symbol. On August 28, the following four were put up for sale: Gemini, Cancer, Leo and Virgo.
GEMINI
The reverse of the coin shows in the center a stylized composition that represents the third symbol of the zodiac, Gemini, this being an air sign. The astrological sign of Gemini is represented ten times along the perimeter of the coin, with the year of minting, »2019 ″, at the top and the face value,« 5 euro », at the bottom.
CANCER
The reverse of the coin shows in the center a stylized composition that represents the fourth symbol of the zodiac, Cancer, this being a water sign. The astrological sign of Cancer is represented ten times along the perimeter of the coin, with the year of minting, »2019 ″, at the top and the face value,« 5 euro », at the bottom.
LEO
The reverse of the coin shows in the center a stylized composition that represents the fifth symbol of the zodiac, Leo, this being a sign of fire. The astrological sign of Leo is represented ten times along the perimeter of the coin, with the year of minting, »2019 ″, at the top and the face value,« 5 euro », at the bottom.
VIRGO
The reverse of the coin shows in the center a stylized composition that represents the sixth symbol of the zodiac, Virgo, this being an earth sign. The astrological sign of Virgo is represented ten times along the perimeter of the coin, with the year of minting, »2019 ″, at the top and the face value,« 5 euro », at the bottom.
COMMON ADVERSE TO THE WHOLE SERIES
The obverse of all coins shows the sun in the center, with the lunar phases around it. The image of the sun is surrounded by three feathers, which symbolize the Republic of San Marino, and by the twelve astrological signs along the perimeter.
Characteristics of the coins
Face value: € 5
Metal: Bronze, copper and aluminum alloy
Weight: 9.30 g
Diameter: 26.45 mm
Chuck: 15,000
Front and back design: Annalisa Masini
Sales price: € 5
The coins are presented encapsulated, being able to save in this album, for sale at the price of € 8.
COINS AND YEARS OF ISSUANCE
2018 : Aries and Taurus
2019: Gemini, Cancer, Leo and Virgo
2020: Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius
2021: Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces
COINS AND YEARS OF ISSUANCE
2018 : Aries and Taurus
2019: Gemini, Cancer, Leo and Virgo
2020: Libra, Scorpio and Sagittarius
2021: Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces
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