Italy Lombardy Venetia 5, 20, and 40 Lire (Fakes are possible) 1848

There are copper, tin, silver, and gold versions of this coin, and there are also whimsical counterfeits. They come from a revolutionary provisional government of the old Italian State of Lombardy Venetia, in the north of Italy.

5 LIRE COPPER: 35 mm diameter
5 LIRE TIN: 35 mm diameter
5 LIRE SILVER: 35 mm diameter, 0.7234 troy ounces silver
20 LIRE GOLD: 20 mm diameter, 0.1866 troy ounces gold
40 LIRE GOLD: 25 mm diameter, 0.3733 ounces gold

Here are some approximate catalogs values. As always, the price goes up for coins with less wear and better eye appeal, and it goes down otherwise. You must be careful of counterfeiting with the genuine coins. There have been many fakes made of this popular collectible.

5 LIRE COPPER
worn: $300 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $500
well preserved: $800
fully uncirculated: $1200

5 LIRE TIN
worn: $350 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $600
well preserved: $1000
fully uncirculated: $1500

5 LIRE SILVER
worn: $50 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $120
well preserved: $220
fully uncirculated: $500

20 LIRE GOLD
worn: $700 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $1200
well preserved: $2200
fully uncirculated: $4000

40 LIRE GOLD
worn: $800 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $1300
well preserved: $2400
fully uncirculated: $4400

The novetly piece mimics the real thing using a whimsical image and jumbled inscriptions. They sell for a few dollars.

The values here are catalog values. Be sure you understand what that means. To find out, read our Terminology page.
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