This 5 Lire coin from Italy, dated 1953, is a classic piece from the early post-war era of Italian numismatics. Minted in Rome and designed by Giuseppe Romagnoli, with engraving by Pietro Giampaoli, it represents one of the most iconic designs in modern Italian coinage.
The coin’s reverse features a graceful dolphin, a beloved maritime symbol in Italy, while the obverse shows a stylized ship rudder, highlighting the country's seafaring heritage.
Key design details:
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Obverse: Ship rudder with the inscription REPVBBLICA ITALIANA around the rim
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Reverse: Dolphin beneath the denomination "5", with the date "1953" and mintmark "R" to the right
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Artists: Designer – Giuseppe Romagnoli, Engraver – Pietro Giampaoli
Specifications:
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Country: Italy 🇮🇹
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Year: 1953
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Face Value: 5 Lire (5 ITL)
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Mint: Rome (R)
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Material: Aluminium (96.2%), Magnesium (3.5%), Manganese (0.3%)
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Weight: 1.0 g
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Diameter: 20.2 mm
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Thickness: 1.4 mm
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Edge: Plain
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Shape: Round
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Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
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Type: Standard circulation coin
This coin is an excellent addition to collections focused on pre-Euro Italian currency, marine themes, or 20th-century European coin design. Its lightweight aluminium composition, symbolic imagery, and historical context make it a sought-after piece among collectors worldwide.
