An unforgettable coin for many, to the point of becoming a real sought-after object for many collectors around the world. So let’s find out the history, characteristics and evaluation of this coin.
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The State Mint coined the 5 lire coin in two different ways. In the older version a bunch of grapes has been engraved, while in the more recent and known one, we find a dolphin.
The values that we will report below are to be understood as merely indicative, since it is not obvious that a collector is willing to pay this sum to grab the coin object of his desire. In this regard, we also take this opportunity to remind you that, unless otherwise indicated, all prices shown refer to coins that are in an excellent state of conservation, i.e. in Fior di Conio or Proof. Therefore, if you have some 5 lire pieces in your house, regardless of the version in your possession, keep in mind that their value will largely be determined by the state in which they are stored. As it turns out to be obvious, the better the state of conservation, the greater their value.
Coins 5 Lire Grapes
The 5 lire with above depicted a bunch of grapes on one of the two sides is the first minted by the State Mint. The coin is produced in Italma, has a striped outline, a weight of 2.5 grams and a size of 26.7 mm. The first proof coin was minted in 1946. It is distinguished by the presence of the word Proof on the right of the bunch of grapes and cannot be collected.
On the contrary, the 5 lire without the written Proof, which were put into circulation starting from 1946 and minted until 1950, can circulate freely. The values of these coins, if kept in excellent condition, can be very high. Suffice it to say that the value of the 5 lire minted in 1946 can reach 1,200 euros, the same goes for the 5 lire minted in the following year, that is 1947. The value of the coins of the following years, that of the 5 lire minted, is much more modest. from 1948 to 1950 it does not exceed 50 euros.
The value can therefore be summarized as follows:
Value 5 Lire Grapes 1946 – BB Euro – – SPL Euro – – FDC Euro – – Rarity R3 – Circulation 60 (TEST)
Value 5 Lire Grapes 1946 – BB Euro 450 – SPL Euro 800 – FDC Euro 1250 – Rarity R2 – Circulation 81000 UVA
Value 5 Lire Grapes 1946 – BB Euro 450 – SPL Euro 850 – FDC Euro 1300 – Rarity R2 – Circulation including grapes thousandth and R smaller
Value 5 Lire Grapes 1947 – BB Euro 650 – SPL Euro 1000 – FDC Euro 1650 – Rarity R2 – Circulation 16500 UVA
Value 5 Lire Grapes 1948 – BB Euro 4 – SPL Euro 13 – FDC Euro 50 – Rarity C – Circulation 25125000 UVA
Value 5 Lire Grapes 1949 – BB Euro 4 – SPL Euro 13 – FDC Euro 55 – Rarity C – Circulation 71100000 UVA
Value 5 Lire Grapes 1950 – BB Euro 4 – SPL Euro 10 – FDC Euro 50 – Rarity C – Circulation 114790000 UVA
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