bruce Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 hello, everyone, although not strictly a collector, i am a metal detectorist, i would like to share this with the forum. i dont know anything about the coin, maybe some help eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drusus Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Ah, the master of the insane facial hair, King Vittorio Emanuele II of Italy on a silver 5 Lira coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sholly Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 So far, I found He was King Vittorio Emanuele II from 1861 - 1878. Still looking for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sholly Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Thanks Drusus, I saw it was a 5 lire but didn't know medal. Here goes. I did find it. KM# 8.3 Kingdom Mint: Milan Silver 0.9 fineness 25g 0.7234oz ASW The KM# 8.4 is minted in Rome. Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce Posted April 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Thankyou gents for the prompt reply, thats another one that i can put to bed eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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