Sardinia Coin List
The monetary history of Sardinia is fascinating and reflects the political and economic changes of the island over the centuries. From ancient times until its incorporation into the Kingdom of Italy, Sardinia has witnessed a great variety of monetary systems and coinages that have left an indelible mark on its numismatic heritage.
Coins from ancient and medieval Sardinia
In ancient times, Sardinia used Punic and Roman coins due to its strategic position in the Mediterranean. During the Middle Ages, the island experienced a political fragmentation that was reflected in its monetary system. The Sardinian judicates issued their own coins, such as the "denari" of Arborea, while the influence of the Italian maritime republics was manifested in the circulation of Pisan and Genoese coins. With the arrival of the Crown of Aragon in the 14th century, the Catalan-Aragonese monetary system was introduced, with pieces such as the "alfonsino" and the "cagliarese", which coexisted with local coins for centuries.
The monetary system of the Kingdom of Sardinia
The formation of the Kingdom of Sardinia in the 18th century marked a new chapter in the island's numismatic history. Under the rule of the House of Savoy, a unified monetary system was established that lasted until Italian unification. The most emblematic coins of this period were the "Sardinian lira" and the "Sardinian scudo", minted at the Turin mint with the coat of arms of Savoy. These pieces reflected the growing importance of Sardinia in the Italian and European context. With the unification of Italy in 1861, the Sardinian monetary system became the basis for the Italian lira, leaving a lasting legacy in national numismatics and consolidating Sardinia's historical role in the formation of the modern Italian state.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Sardinia coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Old coins of Italy-States
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Italy-States.
Lombardo-Veneto Piamonte Rávena Tassarolo Bologna Sardinia 2 Sicilies Ferrara Genoa Gorizia and Gradisca Lucca Milano Modena Parma Modena Roman Republic Tuscany Venice Kingdom of Naples 1621-1734 Lombardy-Venice 1815-1886 Reign of Napoleon 1807-1814Coin Catalog
Italia-Estados | 5 lire (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 5 lire (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 20 lire (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 20 lire (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 40 lire (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 40 lire (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 1 lira (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 1 lira (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 2 lire (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 2 lire (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 80 lire (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 80 lire (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 50 centesimi (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 50 centesimi (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 1 centesimo (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 1 centesimo (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 3 centesimi (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 3 centesimi (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 5 centesimi (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 5 centesimi (Carlo Felice)
Italia-Estados | 5 lire (Victorius Emmanuel II )
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