Provenance can be a game-changer in numismatics—except when it comes to standard price guides. A look at an 1872-M Italy 5 lire from the famed Eric P. Newman Collection reveals why some coins sell for ...
Banknotes and coins in lire ceased to be legal tender on February 28, 2002, as Italy adopted the euro. A deadline for converting non-lapsed lira banknotes was set for February 28, 2012 ...