The coins are amazing pieces of history which, even if we don’t realize it, they have continuous value regardless of the nominal one. They are casket of events, tales, incredible details and details which, once given the right attention, cannot fail to thrill. Imagine coins like the Sovereignthe British gold pound produced since from 1489 to the present dayor to really ancient coins such as those allera of the Romans. Do you think that not too long ago, a coin reached the breathtaking value of ben 10 million dollars: this is the “Dollar flowing hair” from 1794. Nothing more than that a silver dollar issued by the United States government. In this article, however, we remain with our feet on the ground, and take a look at the most valuable coins in Italian history, both in Euros and in Lire.
The most valuable coins
The first one I want to talk about, is the coin of2007 Euro of the Principality of Monaco; minted on the occasion of 25th anniversary of death of the former actress and princess Grace Kelly. Of little circulation, this coin was produced in a few thousand copiesand both because of its importance and because of the fact that it is about a commemorativeit is quite valuable, it costs around 1200 €.
Let’s move on to the Lira instead, the 5 lire Dolphinin particular, they were minted in solos 400,000 thousand copies; feature on the front a dolphin with the value of the coin and the thousandth of minting; while on the other side an overturned rudder and the state of origin. This simple dime can easily reach the price of € 3500.
Finally, a final mention should be made for the coin 10 Lire Pegasus. As well as the first coin and 10 Lire minted by Italian republic. Also called Olive lire because it shows the representation, this coin has a value of 4500 €. As always, in fact, it should be remembered that one low circulation determines the rarity and the value of the currency; minted only from 1946 to 1950, this coin is especially sought after in the 1947 versionthe rarest.
