1 Lira, Italy

1 Lira, Italy, 1946-1950 obverse image1 Lira, Italy, 1946-1950 reverse image
1 Lira coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Italy flagItaly
  • Years of Minting:
    1946-1950
  • Period:
    Republic (1946-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    R Rome, Italy (476-date)
1 Lira Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.99-$40.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Lira Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Orange sprig with fruit. Below the value between date and mint mark.

Engraver:

Pietro Giampaoli

Designer:

Giuseppe Romagnoli

Obverse

Description:

Woman head left with wheat sprigs within hair (representing the agriculture and fertility goddess Ceres). Engraver and designer names below neck cut.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Giuseppe Romagnoli

Edge

Description:

Smooth

1 Lira Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPVBBLICA | ITALIANA ROMAGNOLI - P.G.INC.

Reverse:

1947 L.1 R

1 Lira Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium

Size

1 Lira sizes
  • Weight:1.25 g
  • Diameter:21.6 mm
  • Thickness:1.55 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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