San Marino 2007 Bicentenary of the birth of Giuseppe Garibaldi

San Marino 2007 Bicentenary of the birth of Giuseppe Garibaldi
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  • Product Code:San Marinas 2007
  • SKU:401390
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  • 48.00€
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Bicentenary of the birth of Giuseppe Garibaldi

Giuseppe Maria Garibaldi (4 July 1807 – 2 June 1882) was an Italian general, patriot, revolutionary and republican. He contributed to Italian unification and the creation of the Kingdom of Italy. He is considered one of the greatest generals of modern times and one of Italy's "fathers of the fatherland", along with Camillo Benso, Count of CavourVictor Emmanuel II of Italy and Giuseppe Mazzini. Garibaldi is also known as the "Hero of the Two Worlds" because of his military enterprises in South America and Europe.

The inner part of the coin features the engraving of a portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi. The words ‘SAN MARINO’ and the year of issue (2007) are inscribed along the outer edge of the inner part on the left and right of the portrait respectively. The mint mark (R) is inscribed to the left of the portrait, while the initials of the artist Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini (E.L.F.) appear on the lower left-hand edge of the inner part. The 12 stars of the European Union are depicted on the outer ring.

Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) in a card
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition Bimetallic - nickel brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 130'000 pcs.
Country of origin - San Marino
Year of release - 2007

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