Italy - Umberto I (1878-1900) Coins
Italian numismatics is rich in history and diversity. From ancient times to the present day, Italy has witnessed numerous changes in its monetary system, reflecting the country's political and economic transformations.
The euro: Italy's current currency
Since 2002, Italy has used the euro as its official currency. Italian euro coins feature unique designs on their national side, including famous works of art such as Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man on the 1 euro coin. The adoption of the euro marked the end of the Italian lira, which had been the country's currency for more than 140 years.
The Italian lira: a historical legacy
Prior to the euro, the Italian lira was the official currency of Italy from 1861 to 2002. During its existence, the lira underwent several significant changes, including the introduction of nickel coins in 1908 and the issuance of emergency bills during World War II. An important milestone in Italian numismatics was the minting of the 500 silver lira coin in 1958, commemorating the centenary of Italian unification.
| Country | Italy |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Euro (EUR) |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | Roma |
| ISO2 | IT |
| ISO3 | ITA |
| Catalogued coins | 1135 |
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Ancient coins of Italy
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.
Victor Manuel II 1861-1878 Umberto I 1878-1900 Victor Manuel III 1900-1946 Republic 1946-2001 Euro 2002-?The most valuable coins
The most valuable Italy - Umberto I (1878-1900) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins 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.
Coin catalogs related to Italy
You can consult other coins related to Italy, these catalogs are usually country history: former countries, unifications, independence provinces, colonies, etc.
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