Italy 5 Lire 1873 Victor Emmanuel II (Sliver Weight 25 g) Coin # V-153

Description

Issuer	Italy
King	Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1861-1878
Value	5 Lire (5 ITL)
Currency	Lira (1861-2001)
Composition	Silver (.900)
Weight	25 g
Diameter	37 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓

This is a genuine Italy 5 Lire silver coin dated 1873, minted during the reign of King Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-1878), the first monarch of a unified Italy. As a standard circulation coin from the House of Savoy era, this piece represents a pivotal period in Italian history following the Risorgimento and national unification. Struck in .900 fine silver with a substantial weight of 25 grams, this coin measures 37mm in diameter and 2mm in thickness. Produced using the milled technique with coin alignment (↑↓), it showcases the fine craftsmanship characteristic of 19th-century European minting standards. For numismatists and history enthusiasts, this coin offers tangible connection to Italy's formative years as a unified nation. Vittorio Emanuele II coins are highly sought after due to their historical significance, silver content, and representation of a transformative era in European history. With its substantial silver weight and limited availability of well-preserved specimens from this period, this coin (Reference # V-153) makes an excellent addition to any serious collection or a strategic investment in tangible precious metal assets with historical value.