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5 Lire / 1 Thaler / 1 Rial - Umberto I
| Silver (.800) | 28.1250 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Italian Eritrea |
|---|---|
| King | Umberto I (1889-1900) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1891-1896 |
| Value | 5 Lire (1) |
| Currency | Tallero (1890-1921) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) |
| Weight | 28.1250 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 4 September 1898 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Crowned eagle with Savoy dynasty shield on chest, facing left.
Scripts: Arabic, Ge'ez, Latin
Lettering:
COLONIA ERITREA
:ሰ: ብር∷ L 5 ريال
TALLERO
Translation: Colony of Eritrea. Rial.
Engraver: Filippo Speranza
Edge
Reeded
Comment
80,069 coins of the total mintage were taken out of circulation and melted down.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Umberto I of Italy, who ruled from 1878 to 1900. The coin was minted in Italian Eritrea, which was an Italian colony at the time, and it features the king's image on one side and the coat of arms of Italy on the other. The use of silver in the coin's composition and its relatively high weight of 28.125 grams make it a unique and valuable piece among collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | 195999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Lire / 1 Thaler / 1 Rial - Umberto I 1891-1896 coin.
