The history of the Italian currency is rich in specimens of great fame and diffusion, especially all the coins of the Republican era, therefore all those minted starting from the end of the Second World War have enjoyed a great characterization and diffusion. Italy of second after war in fact, also by virtue of a new a renewed desire to diversify the new course of the currency, which has already been used for a long time. As per tradition, the most common coins often bear representations related to the agricultural context, and the lire with the ear are more than one. But what are they worth?
How much are the lire with the ear worth? “Beyond belief”
There are two Italian issues, belonging to the second half of the 20th century, which bear an ear: the most famous is certainly the 10 lire minted from 1951 to 2000, among the most famous coins in the general sense of Italian history. Coined in Italmaan aluminum alloy extremely widespread at the time, the 10 lire Ear highlights precisely two ears present on one of the sides, the one also dominated by the nominal value, while the other end is recognizable by the presence of a plow in addition to the year of minting. Although it is still an easy coin to find, if in particular conditions a 1954 example can be worth over 100 euros, if in perfect condition.
From 1946 to 1950 another issue with the Spiga was also coined, this time worth 2 lire. Even this developed in the same metal alloy, is significantly rarer. The ear in this case is single, together with the nominal value, while the other side is dominated by the presence of a farmer while using a plow.
If a 1949 coin can be worth from 40 to 150 euros, depending on the conditions, the 1947 vintage was much more limited in terms of circulation: only 12 thousand coins of this type minted in this specific year can also be worth over 1000 euros. if perfectly preserved.
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