1 lira 1939 — Italy ( Pick: 26 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 lira issued in Italy in 1939. It is cataloged under Pick number 26, providing its reference within this issue. The denomination and year place it among the documented banknotes of that time.
The front side design features dark brown ink on a light brown underprint, with the date "14.11.1939" displayed prominently. The back side showcases an image of Caesar Augustus at the center.
This banknote measures 75 x 45 mm and was printed by the Banca d'Italia.
The front side design features dark brown ink on a light brown underprint, with the date "14.11.1939" displayed prominently. The back side showcases an image of Caesar Augustus at the center.
This banknote measures 75 x 45 mm and was printed by the Banca d'Italia.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Not specified
- Date of issue
- 14.11.1939
- Printing office
- Banca d'Italia
- Paper
- Not specified
- Colour
- Dark brown on light brown underprint
- Dimensions
- 75 x 45 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 26
About this banknote
The Kingdom of Italy issued the 1 lira banknote (Pick 26) on November 14, 1939, under the authorization of a ministerial decree dated the same day. This issuance was part of the "Biglietto di Stato" series, which included low-denomination notes to facilitate everyday transactions.
The obverse features the denomination on the left and a fasces on the right, with inscriptions in between. The reverse displays a depiction of Emperor Augustus, based on the Augustus of Prima Porta statue discovered in 1863. The note measures 75 x 45 mm and was printed by the Istituto Poligrafico dello Stato.
