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Lot #80: 1954 Italy 5 Lire Dolphin Design Aluminum Coin

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Italian 1954 5 Lire aluminum coin featuring a dolphin on one side and a ship's rudder (helm) on the other. The "R" on the coin is a mint mark representing the Zecca di Roma (the Mint of Rome), which historically produced Italy's official circulation coinage. Denomination: 5 Lire Composition: Italma (an aluminum-magnesium alloy specifically used for Italian coins) Diameter: 21 mm approx Weight: 1.0 gram approx Design Breakdown The Reverse (Dolphin Side): Features a stylized dolphin jumping beneath a large numeral "5". To the right of the date (1954), you can see the clear "R" mint mark. The Obverse (Rudder Side): Depicts a maritime ship's rudder surrounded by the inscription "REPVBBLICA ITALIANA" (Republic of Italy). Near the bottom edge, it bears the signature of the famous Italian engraver, Giuseppe Romagnoli. Shipping Policy For a shipping quote, please contact Laura at [email protected] Shipping fees must be paid separately from your lot payment. Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, September 13 2026 Category A: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Pickup Location:  Fairbank Avenue, Toronto, ON, M6B 1G1 View Map (opens in new window)


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Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

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Saturday, September 12, 2026 between 12:30 AM and 1:15 AM

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