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Italy · 1876-R · 5 Lire · AU · KM#8
Issuer / region: Italy
Date: 1876
Denomination: 5 Lire
Condition: Light wear with strong portrait, shield, wreath, and lettering detail. Silver-gray surfaces show scattered hairlines and a somewhat subdued appearance consistent with possible old cleaning. Minor rim and edge marks are present, with no major damage noted.
Obverse: The bust of King Victor Emmanuel II facing right, and the name of the engraver and the date below the neck.Lettering:
VITTORIO EMANUELE II
FERRARIS
1872
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.Lettering:
REGNO D'ITALIA
L.5
M BN
