Italy · 1969 · 5 Lire
1969 5 lire value: common, unless the 1 is inverted
A regular 1969 5 lire Dolphin (7,910,000 coins) is about €2 uncirculated. Collectors want the inverted 1 in the date: up to €90 uncirculated.
Description of the 5 Lire Dolphin 1969
The 1969 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 | 1969 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Rome | 7.910.000 | FDC 2€ |
| 1969 | Rome | incluso | Inverted 1 in the date |
Market value
What is a 1969 5 lire worth? The regular date: €2 uncirculated. The inverted 1 in the date (scarcer): about €15 VF, €40 XF, €90 uncirculated.
Check both 1s in 1969 under a lens. Same type as the Dolphin series.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1969 5 lire worth?
A regular 1969 5 lire Dolphin (7,910,000 coins) is about €2 uncirculated. Collectors want the inverted 1 in the date: up to €90 uncirculated.
Is the 1969 5 lire Dolphin rare?
The regular 1969 is not. Only the inverted 1 in the date is scarcer.
What is a 1969 5 lire mint-error coin worth?
The inverted 1 in the date reaches €90 uncirculated, about €40 in XF. Compare the numerals with a normal 1969.
How much is the 1969 5 lire Dolphin worth?
A regular 1969 5 lire Dolphin (7,910,000 coins) is about €2 uncirculated. Collectors want the inverted 1 in the date: up to €90 uncirculated.
1969 5 lire value in euro?
A regular 1969 5 lire Dolphin (7,910,000 coins) is about €2 uncirculated. Collectors want the inverted 1 in the date: up to €90 uncirculated.
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