Type photo of the 5 lire Dolphin series (1996 specimen in a capsule). Not a 1953 piece.

Italy · 1953 · 5 Lire

1953 5 lire value: a very common Dolphin

The 1953 5 lire Dolphin tops 196 million coins. Very common: about €3 in XF, €6 AU, €10–12 uncirculated.

Description of the 5 Lire Dolphin 1953

1953 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 1953 piece.

The 1953 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	1953
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
1953	Rome	196.200.000	FDC 10–12€

Market value

What is a 1953 5 lire worth? Almost nothing circulated. About €3 in XF, €6 AU, €10–12 uncirculated.

It is searched because it sits in drawers, not because it is scarce. The rare date is 1956.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a 1953 5 lire worth?

The 1953 5 lire Dolphin tops 196 million coins. Very common: about €3 in XF, €6 AU, €10–12 uncirculated.

Is the 1953 5 lire Dolphin rare?

No: 196 million coins. Very common.

How much is the 1953 5 lire Dolphin worth?

The 1953 5 lire Dolphin tops 196 million coins. Very common: about €3 in XF, €6 AU, €10–12 uncirculated.

1953 5 lire value in euro?

The 1953 5 lire Dolphin tops 196 million coins. Very common: about €3 in XF, €6 AU, €10–12 uncirculated.

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