KINGDOM OF ITALY. Lot of about 85 coins. Mixed coinage minted during the reigns of Victor Emmanuel II and Umberto I of Savoy. Of note: VITTORIO EMANUELE II, 1861-1878. 5 Lire 1862 (Naples, R) - 5 Lire 1871 (Rome, R) - 2 Lire Value 1863 (Turin, R) - Lira Coat of Arms 1867 (Turin, R2) - 50 Cents Coat of Arms 1862 (Naples, R) - 50 Cents Coat of Arms 1863 (Milan, R) - Cent 1867 (Turin, R2). UMBERT I, 1878-1900. 5 Lire 1879 - 5 cents 1895 (R) - 1896 (R). An additional 10 5-Lire specimens of Victor Emmanuel II are added. Silver and other metal specimens. Average in high conservation. Several Carlo Crippa and Oscar Rinaldi cards.

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