100 lira 1940 — Italy ( Pick: 55 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 lira issued in Italy in 1940. It falls under Pick number 55.
The front side design features a multicoloured depiction of Roma reclining with a spear and shield, holding Victory, with a wolf and twins at the bottom center. The imprint includes "ROMA" at the end. The back side showcases an eagle surrounded by a wreath.
Printed on paper by the Banca d'Italia in Rome, this note is signed by Azzolini and Urbini. The watermark present reads "Italia" and features Dante. The dimensions of the note are not specified. The Banca d'Italia was established in 1893 and began issuing lira banknotes as part of its monetary responsibilities.
The front side design features a multicoloured depiction of Roma reclining with a spear and shield, holding Victory, with a wolf and twins at the bottom center. The imprint includes "ROMA" at the end. The back side showcases an eagle surrounded by a wreath.
Printed on paper by the Banca d'Italia in Rome, this note is signed by Azzolini and Urbini. The watermark present reads "Italia" and features Dante. The dimensions of the note are not specified. The Banca d'Italia was established in 1893 and began issuing lira banknotes as part of its monetary responsibilities.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Azzolini & Urbini
- Date of issue
- 13.03.1937, 09.06.1937, 02.11.1937, 29.01.1938, 01.06.1938, 21.10.1938, 20.02.1939, 19.07.1939, 19.10.1939, 27.02.1940, 25.05.1940, 16.07.1940, 19.08.1940, 23.10.1940, 19.12.1940, 20.02.1941, 23.06.1941, 19.08.1941, 24.01.1942 & 11.06.1942
- Printing office
- Banca d'Italia, Rome, Italy
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Multicoloured
- Dimensions
- 000 x 000 mm
- Pick catalog
- 55
About this banknote
The Banca d'Italia issued the 100 lira banknote in 1940, during the reign of King Vittorio Emanuele III. This series was introduced during a period of monetary reform aimed at stabilizing the Italian economy amidst political changes. The note is signed by Azzolini and Urbini and was printed in Rome.
The front side of the note features an olive and brown design with Roma reclining, holding a spear and shield with Victory, and the wolf with twins at the bottom center, with "ROMA" at the end of the imprint. The back side shows an eagle and wreath at the center. It includes a watermark depicting "Italia" and Dante. This specific note is cataloged as Pick number 55.
