Italy 5 lire, 1878 - 1879

Information

NumberKM# 20
CountryItaly
PeriodKing Umberto I (1878 - 1900)
RulerUmberto I
CurrencyItalian lira
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination5 lire
Melt value25 XAGg x 0.900 = 38 USD
Year1878 - 1879
Edge typeLettered
Edge description'FERT * * FERT * * FERT * *'
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionSilver 0.900
Weight (g)25
Diameter (mm)37
Thickness (mm)2.8

Obverse:

5 lire 1878 - 1879, Italy

Royal family 

Description
Umberto I (King of Italy)

Legend
SPERANZA
UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA

Creators: Filippo Speranza

Reverse

5 lire 1878 - 1879, Italy

Coat of arms  Crowns  Wreath 

Legend
L.5
R

Creators: Filippo Speranza

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMarkMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1879R4.000.000--
A
$ 78
1878R100.000--


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