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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Art-Rite S.r.l.

Date
March 21, 2024
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Lot 32 SAVOIA - UMBERTO I (1878-1900) - 5 lire 1879 Argento - n.d. Dritto: Testa nuda a destra, nel taglio del collo SPERANZA (Filippo Speranza, incisore). - Rovescio: Stemma crociato e coronato, con Collare dell'Annunziata, tra rami di lauro e quercia, in alto una stella raggiante. Gigante 24 Sigillata SPL+ dal Perito NIP Cavaliere Francesco Acquistato privatamente nel 2007

Numismatica Ferrarese

Date
March 16, 2024
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Lot 218 Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 lire 1879 Ag - Gigante #24 Grading/Status: BB Notes SPEDIZIONE SOLO IN ITALIA - SHIPPING ONLY IN ITALY

Artemide Aste s.r.l.

Date
March 9, 2024
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Lot 1030 Umberto I (1878-1900). 5 lire 1879. Pag. (decimali) 590; MIR (Savoia) 1100a. AR. 24.96 g. 36.40 mm. Minimi colpetti al ciglio. Bel BB.

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Obverse - Finarte, Auction 229 Numismatics, Lot 70

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Reverse - Finarte, Auction 229 Numismatics, Lot 70

Date
February 29, 2024
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Lot 70 REGNO D'ITALIA, UMBERTO I, 1878-1900 - 5 Lire - 1879 D/ effigie del Re a destra R/ stemma di Casa Savoia coronato e circondato dal Collare dell'Annunziata; Metallo: AR. qBB

GERHARD HIRSCH Nachfolger

Date
February 8, 2024
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Lot 2597 Umberto I. 1878-1900, Roma.5 Lire 1879 R. Montenegro 33. CNI 3. Pag. 590. Dav. 141. Schöne Patina. Winzige Randfehler und Kratzer. 24,86 g. ss-vz Ex Sammlung M. G.

Date
February 6, 2024
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Lot 2899 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG BB+

Date
February 6, 2024
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Lot 2903 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG qBB

Date
February 6, 2024
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Lot 2902 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG BB

Date
February 6, 2024
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Lot 2900 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Mont. 34 R AG FEKT sul bordo BB FEKT sul bordo -

Date
February 6, 2024
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Lot 2898 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG qSPL

Studio Numismatico Raffaele Negrini

Date
January 6, 2024
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Lot 835 UMBERTO I (1878 - 1900) - 5 LIRE 1879 MIR. 1213 A AG GR. 24,95 FONDI LUCENTI E LIEVI SEGNETTI Q.SPL.

Date
December 9, 2023
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Lot 269 Umberto I (1878-1900) 5 Lire 1879 - Gig. 24 AG.

Date
December 6, 2023
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Lot 1082 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 - Colpetti al contorno, comunque SPL (Bol. n. R20) (Gig. n. 24) (Mont. n. 33) (Pag. n. 590).

Ibrahim's Collectibles

Date
November 25, 2023
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Lot 892 Italy – 5 lire 1879 R 37 mm – Umberto I – N# 13537 - VF + - Silver 900 - 24,99 gram - KM#20

Ibrahim's Collectibles

Date
November 25, 2023
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Lot 888 Italy – 5 lire 1879 37 mm – Umberto I - XF - Silver 900 - 24,96 gram - KM#20

Date
November 14, 2023
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Lot 2087 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG qSPL

Date
November 14, 2023
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Lot 2089 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Mont. 34 R AG FEKT sul bordo BB+ FEKT sul bordo -

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Obverse - Pesek Auctions, #12 eAuction - European and World Coins , Lot 1394

Italy 5 Lire 1879 Umberto I, Reverse - Pesek Auctions, #12 eAuction - European and World Coins , Lot 1394

Date
November 13, 2023
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Lot 1394 Italy, 5 Lire 1871, 1879 Opis pozycji Stan zachowania: VF European and World Lots, Italy, 5 Lire 1871, 1879, 50,2 g, Lot of 2pcs; VF

Skanfil Auksjoner AS

Date
November 8, 2023
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Lot 561 ITALY. 5 lire 1879 R, KM. 20. cond. XF, a couple of very minor rim nicks.

Date
November 8, 2023
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Lot 1253 REGNO D'ITALIA. UMBERTO I di SAVOIA, 1878-1900., 5 Lire 1879. Testa del Re a d. R/ Stemma di Casa Savoia coronato e circondato dal Collare dell'Annunziata. Gig. 24. g.24,94. Diam. mm. 36,95. Arg. Lievi graffi da pulizia. BB/SPL Estimate: EUR 100 - 150

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