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Italian Coins For Sale

Explore Italian coins for sale, with a selection of coins from Italy across a range of dates and designs. This collection includes Italian denominations such as lira and centesimi, alongside a mix of older coin types including baiocchi. Browse the Italian coins currently available.  If you’re collecting European coins, you might also like our French coins and Greek coins collections.

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Italian coins: lira, centesimi, and classic pre-euro denominations

Italian coins span a long history, from older small denominations through to lira and centesimi used in everyday life before Italy adopted the euro. Across different periods you’ll see changing designs, including portraits, national symbols and commemorative themes, and the same denomination can appear in multiple styles depending on the year. You may also see earlier types such as baiocchi, which reflect older Italian states and earlier coinage systems. If you’re choosing between similar coins, date and condition are usually the main things to compare.

FAQs

What types of Italian coins do you sell?
This collection includes a mix of Italian coins across different periods, with stock varying over time. You’ll find a range of denominations and designs, including lira, centesimi and other older types.

What currency did Italy use before the euro?
Italy used the lira before adopting the euro. Many Italian coins you’ll see today are from the lira era, alongside smaller denominations such as centesimi and older coin types.

What do lira and centesimi mean on Italian coins, and how do I identify the denomination?
Lira were the main unit of Italian currency before the euro, and centesimi were smaller denominations. The denomination is usually written on the coin, often alongside a date, and the listing details also confirm the type.

Are Italian coins still legal tender?
Older lira and centesimi coins are no longer used in everyday spending. Today they are mainly bought and sold as collectable coins.

Are Italian coins silver?
Some Italian coins were issued in silver, but it depends on the type and year. Check the product description for the specific coin to confirm metal content.

Are your Italian coins authentic?
Yes. All coins we sell are checked before listing, and each product page includes photos of the coin you will receive.

Do you offer worldwide shipping and free UK delivery?
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on destination and parcel weight, and we offer free UK shipping on orders over £50.

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