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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm pretty sure these are Italian lire. I got 6 of them from the gal at the drive through today. The years are 57'59'64'66'67'68'. The 68' maybe an error. I will post it separately if they are worth anything. I gave her $6 for them. Was this a good investment or a big flop? Any advice is appreciated!   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
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Hi Newbie, I personally wouldn't have paid $6, but if you're happy, that's fine. Don't know about the 1968 error, but they are all common dates and here in the UK are the sort of coins my local dealer has in his junk tray for 10p (about 12 US cents) each. I was pulling these coins from circulation in Italy for face value (around a nickel at the time) a few years before the Euro was introduced.
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Valued Member
United States
271 Posts |
If it was worth $6 to you to get them, then that is just fine. They are quite common from the 2nd half of the 20th century.
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
Common, but they may help you start a neat collection.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1888 Posts |
Those are very attractive coins, and a nice series to collect as a date run. However, most dates are exceptionally common and can easily be found in coin shop bulk bargain bins not for a dollar each but more like five or six for a dollar. Their stainless steel construction makes them virtually indestructible; thus high grades are easy to find. The price you paid is nothing to be ashamed of, just a common neophyte mistake caused by acquiring the coin before knowing about the coin. Truth be told, something similar has likely happened to us all. So,  to the community, your best and friendliest source of coin information readily available on the web. |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
516 Posts |
Common, but nice coins. Italy as a whole has produced some fantastic coins. I'm currently building up a type collection from 1861 - pre euro. Might be the start of a new area of collecting
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Italy has made some very nicely designed coinage, I encourage you to check out other years and denominations.
and although you paid too much, as others have stated, it could open up a whole new hobby for you (or area of interest if you already collect).
PLEASE post the '68, if a true error your $6 could have been a good investment.
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Valued Member
United States
262 Posts |
While these particular pieces are rather common, if the person at the drive through (I'm assuming this was at the bank) remembers your generosity that may pay off when they find more world coins to share with you in future.  I do find that the Italian coins of the twentieth century have some wonderful classical themes and artistry. Those of Vittorio Emanuelle III early in the century have some wonderful designs reminiscent of Ancient Greek and Roman types. Those are certainly more scarce, but part of the fun is in the search! |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I do appreciate everyone's thoughts. I forgot that some places don't have drive thru's. It's a building that you literally drive your car into and get soda,beer,cigs chips,etc. But the gal that works there saves all of the half,and silver dollars that costumers pay with. Since we didn't know what they were $6 bucks it was.
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New Member
United States
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The higher grades of these coins in the early years are not common coins and can trade for hundreds in Italy. Wear is evident on almost all the steel coins so strict BU's are premium
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I just gave one to my niece for Christmas. She is a strong, smart 11 year old. And I thought she would appreciate having the coin as a reminder of Minerva - a female role model.
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