Coin San Marino 100 years of the Equestrian Order of Saint Agathe - 10 Euros Silver 2023

10 Euros Commemorative Silver SAINT MARIN 2023

Theme : 100 years of the Equestrian Order of Saint Agathe
Quality : BE
Edition : 2,500 copies.
Silver 925 ? - 22 g - 34 mm diameter

 

 The coin is issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the institution of the Equestrian Order of Saint Agatha. The Order, conferred by the Magisterium of Saint Agatha and presided over by the Captains Regent, has honoured illustrious and authoritative figures in the world of politics, science and international culture from its origins to the present day.
 Dedicated to the co-protector of the Republic, it was created by decree on 5 June 1923 as an order of chivalry to honour foreign citizens who have rendered positive charitable and other services, for outstanding civil or military service to the Republic or for humanitarian, artistic, political or sporting merit.
 The Equestrian Order has five honorary grades: Knight Grand Cross, Knight Grand Officer, Commander, Knight Officer and Knight.
 The decoration consists of a cross patente enamelled white, surrounded by a laurel wreath; in the centre, a shield bearing the effigy of Saint Agatha with the epigraph ?Sant'Agata Protettrice?, in the circle; on the reverse, the coat of arms of San Marino with the inscription ?Bene Merenti?.
 Among the personalities honoured are Giulio Andreotti, Francesco Cossiga, Rite Levi Montalcini and Ban Ki-moon.