10 Lire


Aluminium	3 g	29 mm

Description

Issuer	Italy
Period	Republic (1946-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1946-1950
Value	10 Lire (10&nbspITL)
Currency	Lira (1861-2001)
Composition	Aluminium
Weight	3 g
Diameter	29 mm
Thickness	2.1 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	1954
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#2396
Rarity index	6%

Reverse

The olive branch of fruit with leaves, dividing value and the mintmark to the lower left and the date at the bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
L 10
R
1949

Translation:
10 Lire
R
1949

Designer: Giuseppe Romagnoli

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: REPVBBLICA ITALIANA

Translation: Republic of Italy

Comment

In 1947 the minting is retouched which is why there are two main variants. The differences are these:
1) the characters that make up "REPVBBLICA ITALIANA" are different. In the word "REPVBBLICA" the differences are noticed in particular in the E, in the two B and in the C; but also in the term "ITALIANA" differences are observed. In the second type, the signature P • GIAMPAOLI is shifted to the right respect to that of G • ROMAGNOLI compared to the first type.
2) the wing feathers touch the edge in the first type, but not in the second
3) the mane of the Pegasus is different
4) the ear is less rounded in the second coinage
5) the attachment of the wings is different
6) the tail is different in particular it can be seen in the terminal extremity
7) the front hooves are of different make, while the rear ones of the first coinage border the edge unlike those of the second

Interesting fact

The 10 Lire coin from Italy made of Aluminium was minted during a time of economic and political change in Italy. The coin was introduced in 1946, just after the end of World War II, and was used until 1950. During this time, Italy was transitioning from a fascist regime to a democratic government, and the coin's design reflects this change. The coin features the iconic Italian symbol of the fasces, which was used by the fascist regime, but it also includes the letters "RI" for the newly formed Italian Republic. This coin is a unique representation of Italy's history and transition during this time period.