Obverse: Head of King Umberto I facing right, below the name of the engraver and the date Obverse legend: UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA 1879 SPERANZA Reverse: Savoia crowned coat of arms decorated with the Collare dell'Annunziata divides value. All in encircled in a wreath made by a branch of laurel and one of oak. Up the crowned shield there is the Star of Italy. The Mintmark is below the wreath, on the right. Reverse legend: L 5 R Edge: Smooth with inscription, Lettering: FERT * * FERT * * FERT * * Denomination: 5 lire Country: Italy Ruler: Umberto I Year: 1879 Mintage: 4 000 000 Metal: silver (0.900) Weight ±: 24.89 g Diameter ±: 37 mm Authenticity unconditionally guaranteed!