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

Year	Price
2025	$52
2024	$40
2023	$59
2022	$47
2021	$83

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Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Obverse - Roccaro Collezioni, E-Live Auction 2, Lot 152

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Reverse - Roccaro Collezioni, E-Live Auction 2, Lot 152

Roccaro Collezioni

Date
October 19, 2024
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Lot 152 Umberto I, 1878-1900, 5 lire 1879, Roma, Ag, Rif. Gig. 24 - Rarità C Grading/Status: BB

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Obverse - San Martino, Auction n.3, Lot 1276

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Reverse - San Martino, Auction n.3, Lot 1276

Date
October 14, 2024
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Lot 1276 UMBERTO I, 5 Lire, 1879, Ag, gr 24,85, C, Gig 24, qBB. Grading/Status: qBB

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Obverse - InAsta S.p.A., E-Live Auction 114, Lot 2469

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Reverse - InAsta S.p.A., E-Live Auction 114, Lot 2469

Date
October 7, 2024
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Lot 2469 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG Grading/Status: BB

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Obverse - Nomisma Spa, Auction 71, Lot 1167

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Reverse - Nomisma Spa, Auction 71, Lot 1167

Date
September 1, 2024
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Lot 1167 Umberto I (1878-1900) 5 Lire 1879 - Nomisma 993 AG In slab NGC MS 63 cod. 5784518-012 Grading/Status: MS 63

Date
June 17, 2024
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Lot 2333 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Mont. 34 R AG FEKT sul bordo Abilmente lavata FEKT sul bordo - Abilmente lavata BB+/qSPL

Date
June 17, 2024
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Lot 2337 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Mont. 34 R AG FEKT sul bordo FEKT sul bordo - bel BB

Date
June 17, 2024
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Lot 2336 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG BB+

Date
June 9, 2024
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Lot 226 ITALY. Kingdom. Umberto I, 1878-1900. 5 Lire 1879-R (Silver, 37.11 mm, 24.96 g). Roma. UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA Head of King Umberto I facing right; date 1879 below; engraver's name SPERANZA on truncation. Rev. Savoia crowned coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata, all encircled in a wreath made by a branch of laurel and one of oak; value L - 5 between to either sides. Pagani 590. Montenegro 33. KM 20. Minor scratches. Very Fine/Extremely Fine.

Date
June 6, 2024
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Lot 1487 Umberto I (1878-1900). 5 Lire 1879 - Zecca: Roma - Diritto: effigie del Re a destra - Rovescio: stemma di Casa Savoia coronato e circondato dal Collare dell'Annunziata - gr. 25,00 - Migliore di SPL (Bol. n. R20) (Gig. n. 24) (Mont. n. 33) (Pag. n. 590)

Date
June 6, 2024
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Lot 2929 Umberto I (1878-1900). 5 Lire 1879 - Zecca: Roma - Diritto: effigie del Re a destra - Rovescio: stemma di Casa Savoia coronato e circondato dal Collare dell'Annunziata - gr. 24,98 - Colpetto al contorno, migliore di BB (Bol. n. R20) (Gig. n. 24) (Mont. n. 33) (Pag. n. 590)

Date
June 3, 2024
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Lot 701 Italy 5 Lire 1879 R KM# 20, N# 13537; Silver 25 g.; Umberto I; Rome Mint;; XF

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Obverse - Roccaro Collezioni, E-Live Auction 1, Lot 222

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Reverse - Roccaro Collezioni, E-Live Auction 1, Lot 222

Roccaro Collezioni

Date
June 1, 2024
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Lot 222 Umberto I, 1878-1900, 5 lire 1879, Roma, Ag, Rif. Gig. 24 - Rarità C Grading/Status: BB

Date
May 14, 2024
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Lot 427 REGNO D’ITALIA. UMBERTO I DI SAVOIA, 1878-1900. 5 Lire 1879. Testa a d. R/ Stemma sabaudo da cui pende il collare dell'Annunziata fra rami di alloro e di quercia. Gig. 24. g. 24,94. Diam. mm. 37,08. Arg. Lievi irregolarità di conio sul bordo. SPL

La Galerie Numismatique

Date
April 20, 2024
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Lot 350 ITALY Umberto I (1878-1900), 5 Lire 1879, Rome Silver, 24.85 g. KM 20. VF+ Estimate: 50 - 100 EUR

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Obverse - Nomisma Spa, E-Live Auction 35, Lot 1012

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Reverse - Nomisma Spa, E-Live Auction 35, Lot 1012

Date
April 1, 2024
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Lot 1012 Umberto I (1878-1900) 5 Lire 1879 - Nomisma 993 AG Leggermente lucidata ma di ottima qualità Grading/Status: qFDC

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Obverse - Nomisma Aste, E-Live Auction 8, Lot 717e

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Reverse - Nomisma Aste, E-Live Auction 8, Lot 717e

Date
April 1, 2024
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Lot 717e Umberto I (1878-1900) 5 Lire 1879 - Nomisma 993 AG Grading/Status: SPL

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Obverse - Nomisma Spa, E-Live Auction 35, Lot 1014

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Reverse - Nomisma Spa, E-Live Auction 35, Lot 1014

Date
April 1, 2024
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Lot 1014 Umberto I (1878-1900) 5 Lire 1879 - Nomisma 992 AG Grading/Status: qSPL/SPL

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Obverse - InAsta S.p.A., E-Live Auction 111, Lot 3214

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Reverse - InAsta S.p.A., E-Live Auction 111, Lot 3214

Date
April 1, 2024
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Lot 3214 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG Grading/Status: qBB

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Obverse - Nomisma Aste, E-Live Auction 8, Lot 718e

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Reverse - Nomisma Aste, E-Live Auction 8, Lot 718e

Date
April 1, 2024
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Lot 718e Umberto I (1878-1900) 5 Lire 1879 - Nomisma 993 AG Grading/Status: SPL-FDC

Date
March 30, 2024
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Lot 1154 Italy 5 Lire 1879 R KM# 20, N# 13537; Silver; Umberto I; Rome Mint; VF

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