Italy 1878 Silver 5 Lire coin Vittorio Emanuele II

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Italy 1878 Silver 5 Lire coin Vittorio Emanuele II
 

Features



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 Read more on Wikipedia

 

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