1879 Italy 5 Lire

Year: 1879

Country: Italy

Mint: Rome (R)

Denomination: 5 lire

Weight: 25 g

Mintage: 4,000,000

Certification: NGC VF25

KM # 20

Comments: Obverse features Umberto I, Reverse features crown shield and denomination. Nice original toning on this one.  Reverse appears to have more wear than the obverse.  Another nice crown purchased for around $50. 

1875 Italy 5 Lire

Year: 1875

Country: Italy

Denomination:  5 Lire

Mint: M (Milan) BN

Weight: 25 g

Silver Composition: .900

Mintage: 8,982,000

Certification: NGC AU53

KM # 8.3

Comments: Obverse features head of Victor Emmanuel II right.  Reverse features crowned shield within wreath denomination below.