O nouă monedă comemorativă din San Marino - 30.10.2024

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San Marino has dedicated a 10 euro silver coin to the “Guardia di Rocca” as this year marks the 270th anniversary of the birth of this permanent military body with police functions.

Guard of Rocca

The Guardia di Rocca is one of the military forces of the Republic of San Marino, one of the smallest countries in the world. Its historical and current mission is to protect citizens, the State, and to serve as an escort and guard of honour at official events. In addition, they carry out surveillance tasks at strategic points, especially at the three medieval towers located on Mount Titano, the symbol of San Marino.

It was founded in 1754, although its functions and roots date back to medieval times, when San Marino began to organize small militias to defend itself. The formalization of the Guardia di Rocca as a stable body came with the aim of having a force dedicated both to the defense of the territory and to the protection of state leaders and ceremonies.

Their uniform is very striking and traditional, with helmets, feathers, and colors that reflect the historical heritage of San Marino. One of the ceremonies that most attracts tourists is the Changing of the Guard, which takes place in the Public Palace and is a spectacle that combines tradition and solemnity.

Today, it remains one of the oldest institutions still in operation in San Marino, and one of the few active military bodies in the small republic.

 

The reverse of the coin shows a “Guardia di Rocca” in full uniform, with selective colour applied to the green jacket and some feathers on the hat, collar, jacket cuffs and trousers. Completing the composition is the upper inscription “GUARDIA DI ROCCA”, on the left the name of the author “A. NAPOLIONE”, the face value “10 EURO”, on the right the letter R, identifying the Mint of Rome, next to it, the year of issue “2024”, and below, the initials of the engraver “AV.INC” (Antonio Vecchio).

 

The obverse of the coin features the upper semicircular inscription of the name of the issuing country "REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO" (Republic of San Marino) next to the coat of arms (Antonella Napolione).

Specs

Country: San Marino
Year: 2024
Face value: 10 euros
Metal: 925 Silver
Weight: 22 g
Diameter: 34 mm
Quality: Proof
Roll: 2.500
Coinage: IPZS – Rome

This coin was put up for sale in San Marino at a price of 46 euros. 

 

 

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