Item: 1954 Italy 5 Lire Aluminum Coin – Dolphin – Italian Republic

Condition: Circulated; shows wear consistent with age, natural surface marks, and signs of use. Please review all photos carefully for condition details. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.

Details / Features:

• Country / Era: Italy, Italian Republic
• Denomination: 5 Lire
• Year: 1954
• Composition: Aluminum
• Obverse: Rudder design with “REPVBBLICA ITALIANA”
• Reverse: Dolphin beneath the large numeral “5,” with date 1954 and “R” mint mark
• Mint: Rome (R)
• Weight / Diameter: ~1 g, ~20.2 mm
• Edge: Smooth

Provenance & Story:
This coin comes from my personal family collection. My grandfather was an antique dealer in Austria, and many of my coins were acquired during his European trips and through his network. This piece has been preserved with care, and I’m excited to pass it on to another collector or history enthusiast.grandfather

Why Collectors Like It:

• Classic early Italian Republic coinage
• Distinctive dolphin design
• Affordable addition to an Italian or European coin collection
• Over 70 years old with authentic circulated character
• Great piece for world coin and type collectors

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