Italy 50 Centesimi and 1, 2, and 5 Lire (Umberto) 1881 to 1900

King Umberto I ruled Italy between 1878 and 1900. He issued many coins with his likeness, including the big, bushy mustache. These are valuable coins which command excellent collector value when in good condition. The 50 centesimi, with a large C 50 on the shield side, is especially valuable.

The listings below give approximate catalog values for coins free of problems such as scratches, stains, spots, cleanings, nicks, gouges, and the like.

50 CENTESIMI (C 50)
worn: $100 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $300
well preserved: $600
fully uncirculated: $1100

1 LIRA (L 1)
worn: $5 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $15
well preserved: $40
fully uncirculated: $120
1 lira dated 1883 is especially valuable, cataloging near $7000 in average circulated condition
1 lira dated 1892 is valuable, cataloging near $1000 in average circulated condition

2 LIRE (L 2)
worn: $8 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $15
well preserved: $60
fully uncirculated: $200
2 lire dated 1885 and 1898 are more valuable, cataloging near $150 in average circulated condition

5 LIRE (L 5)
worn: $40 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $100
well preserved: $400
fully uncirculated: $1200
5 lire dated 1878 is more valuable, cataloging near $1000 in average circulated condition

Be sure to apply the concepts shown on our Important Terminology page to convert these catalog values to actual buy and sell values.
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