Italy (Naples) 1/2, 1, 2, and 5 Lire 1812 and 1813

These are coins of Gioacchino Murat, ruler of Naples between 1808 and 1815. They are valuable coins. The 5 lire is large and has an ornate coat-of-arms on the reverse side. Lower denominations are smaller with a plain wreath in place of the coat-of-arms (see secondary picture). Coins dated 1812 are substantially more rare than coins dated 1813.

The coin in our main picture comes from Ira and Larry Goldberg where it sold for $3100 during a 2012 auction. It is a magnificent specimen and deserves every bit of its high selling price. As always, CoinQuest is grateful to the Goldbergs for use of their coin photo.

1/2 (MEZZA) LIRA DATED 1813
worn: $50 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $100
well preserved: $300
fully uncirculated: $500

1 LIRA DATED 1812
worn: $150 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $350
well preserved: $600
fully uncirculated: $1500

1 LIRA DATED 1813
worn: $50 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $100
well preserved: $300
fully uncirculated: $600

2 LIRE DATED 1812
worn: $400 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $800
well preserved: $2000
fully uncirculated: $5000

2 LIRE DATED 1813
worn: $100 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $500
well preserved: $800
fully uncirculated: $2000

5 LIRE DATED 1812
worn: $2000 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $6000
well preserved: $10000
fully uncirculated: $20000

5 LIRE DATED 1813
worn: $300 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $600
well preserved: $2000
fully uncirculated: $6000

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