S22-C01-0017-M227 Italy 5 lire UNC 1987 KM92

An aluminium 5 Lire of the Italian Republic, struck at the Rome Mint in 1987. A crisp, uncirculated example of one of the most charming small coins in the Italian lira series, featuring the famous rudder and dolphin design.

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: 1987
• Composition: Aluminium (96.2% Al, 3.5% Mg, 0.3% Mn)
• Weight: 1 g
• Diameter: 20.2 mm
• Edge: Plain
• Mint: R — Rome (mintage: 7,000,000)

Catalogue References

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

Grade

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

Source: Numista N#730