S22-C01-0014-M29 Italy 5 lire UNC 1998 KM92

A late-issue aluminium 5 Lire of the Italian Republic, struck at the Rome Mint in 1998 — just three years before the Italian lira was withdrawn from circulation. With a mintage of 1,500,000, this is a scarce final-era example of this beloved series.

Obverse: A rudder. Legend REPVBBLICA ITALIANA with designer's name ROMAGNOLI. Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli.

Reverse: Denomination 5 to the left of the date, above a leaping dolphin.

Specifications

• Country: Italy
• Denomination: 5 Lire
• Year: 1998
• Composition: Aluminium (96.2% Al, 3.5% Mg, 0.3% Mn)
• Weight: 1 g
• Diameter: 20.2 mm
• Edge: Plain
• Mint: R — Rome (mintage: 1,500,000)

Catalogue References

• KM#: 92
• Schön#: 92
• Numista N#: 730

Grade

UNC (Uncirculated) — No wear. Full original mint lustre.

Source: Numista N#730