Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I

The average price of the 5 Lire 1879 coin is $54 as of January 21, 2026. This data is based on an analysis of 293 auction sales. The sample may include coins from other years or varieties in different conditions, so this is an approximate estimate. For an accurate valuation of the 5 Lire 1879, a detailed comparison of individual specimens is required, considering die varieties and grade.

Average price
YearPrice
2025$52
2024$40
2023$59
2022$47
2021$83
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - Antivm Numismatica di Valerio Angiolillo, E-Live Auction 10, Lot 293
Antivm Numismatica di Valerio Angiolillo
  • Date
    March 23, 2022
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Lot 293 Umberto I (1878-1900). 5 Lire 1879 Ag. MB+
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - Numismatica Ranieri S.r.l., AUCTION ONLINE n. 11, Lot 254
Numismatica Ranieri S.r.l.
  • Date
    March 20, 2022
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Lot 254 REGNO D’ITALIA Umberto I, 1878-1900. 5 Lire 1879 Roma, II° Tipo. Ag Dr. Testa del sovrano rivolta a d. Rv. Stemma sabaudo crociato sormontato da corona da cui pende il collare dell’Annunziata, il tutto racchiuso da due rami di alloro e di quercia legati in fiocco; in alto, una stella raggiata; in basso, a d. R. Pag. 590; Gig. 24. BB .
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - H.D. Rauch, Auktion e-Live 39, Lot 1281
H.D. Rauch
  • Date
    March 4, 2022
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Lot 1281 ITALIEN. Triest. Königreich Italien.   Umberto I. 1878-1900 5 Lire 1879 R, Rom Mont. 33; Pag. 590; Kratzer, Randfehler , s.sch. (D).
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - InAsta S.p.A., AUCTION 98 E-Live, Lot 2268
InAsta S.p.A.
  • Date
    February 28, 2022
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Lot 2268 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG Colpetto Colpetto qBB/BB.
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - InAsta S.p.A., AUCTION 98 E-Live, Lot 2266
InAsta S.p.A.
  • Date
    February 28, 2022
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Lot 2266 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG bel BB.
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - InAsta S.p.A., AUCTION 98 E-Live, Lot 2265
InAsta S.p.A.
  • Date
    February 28, 2022
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Lot 2265 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG Colpetto - Patinata Colpetto - Patinata BB+.
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - InAsta S.p.A., AUCTION 98 E-Live, Lot 2264
InAsta S.p.A.
  • Date
    February 28, 2022
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Lot 2264 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG Colpetto Colpetto BB+/qSPL.
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Obverse - Stack's Bowers, The February 2022 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - World Coins Part 2 - Lots 74001-74958, Lot 74469Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Reverse - Stack's Bowers, The February 2022 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - World Coins Part 2 - Lots 74001-74958, Lot 74469
Stack's Bowers
  • Date
    February 23, 2022
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Lot 74469 ITALY. 5 Lire, 1879-R. Rome Mint. Umberto I. NGC MS-61. KM-20. This handsome Mint State example displays a soft luster and good strike with just a touch of friction. Estimate: $200 - $400. Click here for certification details from NGC.
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - Nomisma Spa, E-LIVE AUCTION 26, Lot 719
Nomisma Spa
  • Date
    January 29, 2022
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Lot 719 Umberto I (1878-1900) 5 Lire 1879 - Nomisma 993 AG qBB.
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - Numismatica Ferrarese, E-Live Auction 14, Lot 494
Numismatica Ferrarese
  • Date
    December 26, 2021
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Lot 494 Umberto I (1878-1900) 5 Lire 1879 - Ag - Colpetto al bordo qBB Shipping only in Italy
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - Nomisma Spa, Auction 64, Lot 1221
Nomisma Spa
  • Date
    December 17, 2021
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Lot 1221 Umberto I (1878-1900) 5 Lire 1879 - Nomisma 993 AG FDC.
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - Taisei Coins Company, Mail Bid Sale 80, Lot 772
Taisei Coins Company
  • Date
    December 12, 2021
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Lot 772 Italy. 1879. Silver. NGC MS64. UNC. 5 Lire. 25.00g. Toned. Umbelt I Silver 5 Lire.
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - Bertolami Fine Art, Web-Auction 108, Lot 386
Bertolami Fine Art
  • Date
    December 3, 2021
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Lot 386 Umberto I (1878-1900) . 5 Lire. 1879 . AG Pag. 590; Mont. 33 Periziata Rocco di Torrepadula con la nota "Colpetto - Fondi lucenti". qFDC/FDC.
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - InAsta S.p.A., AUCTION 97 E-Live, Lot 1592
InAsta S.p.A.
  • Date
    November 29, 2021
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Lot 1592 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Mont. 34 R AG FEKT sul bordo FEKT sul bordo - BB+
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - InAsta S.p.A., AUCTION 97 E-Live, Lot 1593
InAsta S.p.A.
  • Date
    November 29, 2021
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Lot 1593 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG Patinata Patinata BB+
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - InAsta S.p.A., AUCTION 97 E-Live, Lot 1597
InAsta S.p.A.
  • Date
    November 29, 2021
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Lot 1597 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG Segno di lima al bordo Segno di lima al bordo BB
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - InAsta S.p.A., AUCTION 97 E-Live, Lot 1594
InAsta S.p.A.
  • Date
    November 29, 2021
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Lot 1594 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG BB+
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - Nomisma Spa, E-Live Auction 25 , Lot 694
Nomisma Spa
  • Date
    November 27, 2021
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Lot 694 Umberto I (1878-1900) 5 Lire 1879 - Nomisma 993 AG SPL+/qFDC.
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - Nomisma Spa, E-Live Auction 25 , Lot 695
Nomisma Spa
  • Date
    November 27, 2021
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Lot 695 Umberto I (1878-1900) 5 Lire 1879 - Nomisma 993 AG Sigillata qBB da Ruggiero Lupo qBB.
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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I - Chaponnière & Firmenich SA, Auction 14, Lot 446
Chaponnière & Firmenich SA
  • Date
    November 20, 2021
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Lot 446 ITALY. Regno d'Italia. Umberto I, 1878-1900. 5 Lire 1879 R, Roma. Mont.33; KM 20. AR. 25.00 g. - PCGS MS 63 Nice coin. Scarce in this condition, the second highest grade. - PCGS MS 63 37554819.
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