Italy 5 Lire of 1873 Victor Emmanuel II Silver Coin

This 5 Lire silver coin was issued by the Kingdom of Italy in 1873 under King Vittorio Emanuele II (Victor Emmanuel II). The obverse shows the right‑facing bust of Vittorio Emanuele II with the surrounding legend “VITTORIO EMANUELE II” and the date 1873 below the neck. The reverse features the crowned Savoy shield with cross, surrounded by laurel branches and the inscription “REGNO D’ITALIA,” with the value “L. 5” below and mintmark “M” for Milan. Struck in 0.900 silver, the coin weighs about 25 g, measures 37 mm, and contains roughly 0.723 oz of fine silver, making it a classic large crown‑size Italian type sought after by collectors of 19th‑century European coinage.