COLONIAL AFRICA, Italian. Eritrea. Umberto I. King of Italy, 1878-1900. AR Talero – 5 Lire (40mm, 28.10 g, 6h). Rome mint. Dated 1891.

Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part I
Lot: 1048. Estimated: $ 500

World, Silver

Sold For $ 1 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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COLONIAL AFRICA, Italian. Eritrea. Umberto I. King of Italy, 1878-1900. AR Talero – 5 Lire (40mm, 28.10 g, 6h). Rome mint. Dated 1891. Crowned bust right / Crowned eagle with wings spread, head left, coat-of-arms on breast, clutching scepter, scabbard, and collar in talons. Pagani 630; KM 4. Iridescent toning. EF.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Three – Roman Imperial Coinage Part II through World Coinage Part II will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.