100 lira 1941 — Italy ( Pick: 55 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 lira issued in Italy in 1941. It is classified under Pick number 55.
The front side features a design from 1931-1942, showcasing Roma reclining with a spear and shield, holding Victory, with a wolf and twins at the bottom center, and "ROMA" at the end of the imprint. The back side displays an eagle and wreath at the center.
This banknote is printed in olive-green and brown and measures 150 x 75 mm. It is signed by Azzolini and Urbini and was produced by Banca d'Italia. The watermark includes "Italia" and an image of Dante.
The front side features a design from 1931-1942, showcasing Roma reclining with a spear and shield, holding Victory, with a wolf and twins at the bottom center, and "ROMA" at the end of the imprint. The back side displays an eagle and wreath at the center.
This banknote is printed in olive-green and brown and measures 150 x 75 mm. It is signed by Azzolini and Urbini and was produced by Banca d'Italia. The watermark includes "Italia" and an image of Dante.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Azzolini and Urbini
- Date of issue
- 1942-1943
- Printing office
- Banca d'Italia
- Paper
- Not specified
- Colour
- Olive-green and brown
- Dimensions
- 150 x 75 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 55
About this banknote
The Bank of Italy issued the 100 lire banknote (Pick 55) between 1931 and 1943, during the reign of King Vittorio Emanuele III. This series was introduced on October 5, 1931, with subsequent issues bearing various dates up to October 8, 1943. The note was demonetized on June 30, 1950.
The obverse features a reclining allegorical figure of Roma, wearing a helmet, holding a spear and shield, and cradling a winged Victory, with the Lupa Capitolina statue of Romulus and Remus suckling the she-wolf below. The reverse displays an eagle with a banner within a wreath. The watermark includes the head of Italia and Dante.
