Italy, Republic Serie 1948 (No reserve price)

Italian Republic – Complete coin series for the year 1948

Interesting numismatic collection consisting of four original coins of the Italian Republic, all dated 1948 and minted at the Rome Mint.

The lot includes the four denominations of the first republican coinage:

- 1 lira 1948 – Orange: branch with fruit and leaves; on the reverse a female figure with a sheaf.
- 2 lire 1948 – Sheaf: stalk of wheat; on the reverse the figure of the reaper.
- 5 lire 1948 – Grapes: bunch of grapes; on the reverse a female head with a torch.
- 10 lire 1948 – Olive Tree/Pegasus: olive branch; on the reverse the winged horse Pegasus.

Characteristics:

- Country: Italy
- Issuing authority: Italian Republic
- Year: 1948
- Mint: Rome (R)
- Number of coins: 4
- Denominations: 1, 2, 5 and 10 lire
- Material: Italma, aluminum-based alloy
- Historical period: post-World War II Italy

Condition:

The coins feature clearly visible and legible reliefs, with surface signs and alterations compatible with their age and preservation. No certified grade of preservation is assigned.

The photographs are an integral part of the description and document the actual condition of the specimens.

The sale includes exclusively the four photographed coins.

A representative set of the first coinage of the Italian Republic, suitable for collectors of Italian lire and post-war annual series.