Italy 1872 Silver 5 Lire coin Vittorio Emanuele II
Features
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1861-1878 |
| Value | 5 Lire (5 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 2290 |
| References | KM# 8 |
Obverse
The bust of King Victor Emmanuel II facing right, and the name of the engraver and the date below the neck.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VITTORIO EMANUELE II
FERRARIS
1872
Engraver: Giuseppe Ferraris
Reverse
Savoy coat of arms decorated with collar and badge of Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation, both within a laurel wreath, and the value of the coin and the mintmark below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
L.5
M BN