100 lira 1936 — Italy ( Pick: 55 )
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Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 lira issued in Italy in 1936. It is cataloged under Pick number 55.
The front side design features Roma reclining with a spear and shield, holding Victory, along with a wolf and twin figures at the bottom center. The inscription "ROMA" appears at the end of the imprint. The back side displays an eagle surrounded by a wreath. This note is printed in blue on a green underprint, made of paper, and measures 176 x 111 mm. The signatures on the note are from Azzolini and Cima, and the watermark includes the word "Italia" along with an image of Dante.
The 100 lira note can be recognized by its specific visual characteristics and signatures. The eagle and wreath on the back complement the prominent imagery of Roma on the front.
The front side design features Roma reclining with a spear and shield, holding Victory, along with a wolf and twin figures at the bottom center. The inscription "ROMA" appears at the end of the imprint. The back side displays an eagle surrounded by a wreath. This note is printed in blue on a green underprint, made of paper, and measures 176 x 111 mm. The signatures on the note are from Azzolini and Cima, and the watermark includes the word "Italia" along with an image of Dante.
The 100 lira note can be recognized by its specific visual characteristics and signatures. The eagle and wreath on the back complement the prominent imagery of Roma on the front.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Azzolini and Cima
- Date of issue
- 2.3.1931-17.3.1936
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue on green underprint
- Dimensions
- 176 x 111 mm
- Pick catalog
- 55
About this banknote
The Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia) issued the 100 Lire banknote (Pick 55) between 1931 and 1943. This series was introduced during the reign of King Vittorio Emanuele III, who ruled from 1900 to 1946. The note was signed by Azzolini and Cima, with their signatures appearing on issues dated from October 5, 1931, to December 16, 1936.
The obverse features a reclining allegorical figure of Roma, holding a spear and shield, with a statue of Victory in her hand and the Lupa Capitolina depicting Romulus and Remus at the bottom center. The reverse displays an eagle with a wreath at the center. The banknote measures 185 x 116 mm and was demonetized on June 30, 1950.
