Kingdom of Italy, Umberto I (1844-1878-1900)
Country: Rome, Italy
Grade: VF30
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1879 (1878-1879)
Mintage: 4,000,000
Mint: Roma
Value: 5 Lire (5 ITL)
Metal: Silver (.900)
Weight: 24.7 g
Diameter: 37 mm
Shape: Round
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 20
Obverse:
Head of King Umberto I facing right with the engraver's name in truncation and date below.
Lettering:
UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA
SPERANZA
1879
Translation:
Umberto I
King of Italy 1879
Engraver: Filippo Speranza.
Reverse:
Savoia crowned coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata divides value, all encircled in a wreath made by a branch of laurel and one of oak with the Star of Italy above and the mintmark below the wreath to the right.
Lettering:
L 5
R
Translation:
5 Lire
R
Engraver: Filippo Speranza.
Edge:
Smooth with inscription.
Lettering: "*FERT*" inscription with Guilloche and rosettes.
Mint:
R = Rome, Italy.
Reference : KM# 20
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : Italian States - Pre Risorgimento (1250-1861) & Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) Republic (1946-date)