Posted 04/19/2025 03:23 am
Yes, as tdziemia pointed out the issue is with the Italian exporting regulations to outside of the EU or even Italy itself. Unless a shop sells coins for several thousands of $ with proven provenance it's not worth the time/hassle/cost.
Coins per se are not the issue -- it has to do with when they were made. As it currently stands, everything made more than 70 years ago might be considered of historical relevance and thus need permit. Regulations are strict on purpose to fight the trade of ancients and dissuade collectors which are often seen as contributing to the illegal trade of ancients. Unfortunately everything gets lumped in together.
Coins per se are not the issue -- it has to do with when they were made. As it currently stands, everything made more than 70 years ago might be considered of historical relevance and thus need permit. Regulations are strict on purpose to fight the trade of ancients and dissuade collectors which are often seen as contributing to the illegal trade of ancients. Unfortunately everything gets lumped in together.
