S22-C01-0018-M272 Italy 5 lire UNC 1990 KM92

An aluminium 5 Lire of the Italian Republic, struck at the Rome Mint in 1990 — the year Italy hosted the FIFA World Cup. A delightful example of this much-loved Italian denomination, featuring the rudder and dolphin design that has charmed collectors for decades.

Obverse: A rudder, symbolising Italy's long seafaring tradition. 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: 1990
• Composition: Aluminium (96.2% Al, 3.5% Mg, 0.3% Mn)
• Weight: 1 g
• Diameter: 20.2 mm
• Edge: Plain
• Mint: R — Rome (mintage: 2,500,000)

Catalogue References

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

Grade

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

Source: Numista N#730