Type photo of the 5 lire Dolphin series (1996 specimen in a capsule). Not a 1951 piece.

Italy · 1951 · 5 Lire

1951 5 lire value: first Dolphin, still common

1951 opens the Dolphin series: 40,260,000 coins. It is not rare. About €3 in XF, €8–12 uncirculated.

Description of the 5 Lire Dolphin 1951

1951 5 lire Dolphin value, type photo of the series in a capsule — Type photo of the 5 lire Dolphin series (1996 specimen in a capsule). Not a 1951 piece.

The 1951 5 lire belongs to the Dolphin series 1951–2001: rudder obverse, dolphin reverse, Italma, Rome mint R, engraver Giuseppe Romagnoli.

Coin specifications

Country	Italy
Coin type	Circulation coin
Subject	Dolphin
Denomination	5 lire
Year	1951
Catalogue	KM# 92
Engraver	Giuseppe Romagnoli
Mint	Rome
Material	Italma (aluminium alloy)
Diameter	20,20 mm
Thickness	1,40 mm
Weight	1 g
Edge	Smooth
Alignment	Coin alignment (180°)

Mintage and rarity

Year	Mint	Mintage	Notes
1951	Rome	40.260.000	FDC 8–12€

Market value

What is a 1951 5 lire worth? Almost nothing circulated. About €3 in XF, €5 AU, €8–12 uncirculated.

First date, not a key date. The rare year is 1956.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 1951 5 lire worth?

1951 opens the Dolphin series: 40,260,000 coins. It is not rare. About €3 in XF, €8–12 uncirculated.

Is the 1951 5 lire Dolphin rare?

No: 40 million coins. Only 1956 is rare.

How much is the 1951 5 lire Dolphin worth?

1951 opens the Dolphin series: 40,260,000 coins. It is not rare. About €3 in XF, €8–12 uncirculated.

1951 5 lire value in euro?

1951 opens the Dolphin series: 40,260,000 coins. It is not rare. About €3 in XF, €8–12 uncirculated.

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