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 |
Sales chart
Soler y Llach S.L.
- DateOctober 25, 2023
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Lot 3351 WORLD COINS: ITALY 5 Lire . 1879-R . UMBERTO I . ROMA . 24,83 grs. AR. (Golpecitos). KM-20. MBC+ .
Art-Rite S.r.l.
- DateOctober 19, 2023
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Lot 298 UMBERTO I (1878-1900) - 5 lire 1879
Argento
Gigante 24
m.SPL
Katz Auction
- DateOctober 14, 2023
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Lot 866 Italy 5 Lire 1879 R KM# 20, N# 13537; Silver; Umberto I; Rome Mint; XF+ Toned
ACM Aste srl
- DateSeptember 19, 2023
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Lot 949 Casa Savoia. Umberto I. 1878-1900. 5 lire 1879. Ag. Gig 24. Peso gr. 25. BB+. Pulita, colpetti. (4523)
Rio de la Plata
- DateSeptember 12, 2023
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Lot 2734 Italia (Reino) Humberto I (1878-1900) 5 Lire 1879 R. AG.900; 37.0mm; 24.90g. KM20 (VF) Estimate: $60 - $120
InAsta S.p.A.
- DateSeptember 11, 2023
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Lot 1357 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG qSPL
InAsta S.p.A.
- DateSeptember 11, 2023
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Lot 1365 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG BB
InAsta S.p.A.
- DateSeptember 11, 2023
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Lot 1358 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG BB-SPL
InAsta S.p.A.
- DateSeptember 11, 2023
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Lot 1366 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG BB
Nomisma Spa
- DateSeptember 2, 2023
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Lot 1363 Umberto I (1878-1900) 5 Lire 1879 - Nomisma 993 AG In slab NGC MS 63 cod. 5784518-012 MS 63.
Heritage Auctions
- DateJuly 26, 2023
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Lot 64421 Umberto I 5 Lire 1879-R MS61 PCGS, Rome mint, KM20. Metal: Silver Weight: 25g ASW: 0.7234oz Mintage: 4,000,000
Heritage Auctions
- DateJuly 26, 2023
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Lot 64421 Umberto I 5 Lire 1879-R MS61 PCGS, Rome mint, KM20. HID05401242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved.
Nomisma Spa
- DateJune 29, 2023
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Lot 743 Umberto I (1878-1900) 5 Lire 1879 - Nomisma 993 AG BB.
InAsta S.p.A.
- DateJune 27, 2023
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Lot 1388 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG Colpetto BB-SPL.
InAsta S.p.A.
- DateJune 27, 2023
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Lot 1390 SAVOIA - Umberto I (1878-1900) - 5 Lire 1879 Pag. 590; Mont. 33 AG BB.
Nomisma Aste
- DateJune 24, 2023
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Lot 320 Umberto I (1878-1900) 5 Lire 1879 - Nomisma 993 AG Lievi contatti. qFDC.
Bolaffi S.p.A.
- DateJune 7, 2023
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Lot 1869 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 - Splendida patina iridescente, praticamente FDC (Bol. n. R20) (Gig. n. 24) (Mont. n. 33) (Pag. n. 590).
Coins NB
- DateMay 13, 2023
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Lot 595 Italy Kingdom 1879 R 5 Lire - Umberto I Silver (.900) Rome Mint (4000000) 25g XF KM 20 Estimate: 75 EUR
Varesi
- DateMay 9, 2023
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Lot 611 UMBERTO I (1878-1900) 5 Lire 1879 Roma MIR 1100a Pagani 590 Ag g 24,96 mm 37 • Fondi lucenti SPL+.
Nomisma Aste
- DateMay 2, 2023
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Lot 2502 Umberto I (1878-1900) 5 Lire 1879 - Nomisma 993 AG Colpetti al bordo e minimi depositi al R/. Edge nicks and minor deposits on reverse. M.di SPL.