Italy 5 lire Umberto I Coinage KM-20 AU 58 PCGS silver coin 1879

This impressive Italy 5 Lire 1879 silver coin honors King Umberto I, the second monarch of the unified Kingdom of Italy and an important figure in the nation’s late nineteenth-century history. Struck in silver and certified PCGS AU58, it is an attractive example of Italy’s classic royal coinage. The obverse features a finely engraved right-facing portrait of King Umberto I with his distinctive mustache, surrounded by the royal legend and the date below. The reverse displays the crowned coat of arms of the House of Savoy at the center, enclosed within an ornate shield and framed by elegant laurel and oak branches tied together with a decorative ribbon. The denomination appears on both sides of the shield, while a radiant star above symbolizes the Kingdom of Italy. Designed with remarkable precision, this historic issue reflects the artistry of nineteenth-century Italian engraving. Certified PCGS AU58, it offers strong original detail and eye appeal, making it an outstanding addition for collectors of Italian monarchy, European history, and classic silver coinage.

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