Explore silver coins by country or browse Roman and historical coins. Compare images, denominations and periods, from Italian 500 lire to reales, pesetas and the Roman denarius.
| Country | Catalogue |
|---|---|
| Argentina | Silver coins |
| Belgium | Silver coins |
| France | Silver coins |
| Italy | Silver coins |
| Liechtenstein | Silver coins |
| Mexico | Silver coins |
| Monaco | Silver coins |
| Portugal | Silver coins |
| Spain | Silver coins |
| Luxembourg | Silver coins |
Roman and historical coins
How to identify the issue
Read the inscriptions, denomination and year, then compare the images, weight and diameter with the issue’s catalogue entry. An image alone cannot establish authenticity. The same denomination may have been struck in different alloys over time.
A silvery colour does not prove that a coin contains silver: other alloys can look similar. Distinguish Italian silver 500 lire from the later bimetallic issues.
Metal content and numismatic value
Gross weight includes every metal in the alloy. Multiplying it by the fineness expressed as a fraction gives the theoretical fine-metal content. Face value is a historical monetary denomination, not the current market price. Condition, rarity, authenticity and collector demand also affect numismatic value; these catalogues do not provide live prices.