2 lira 1917 — Italy ( Pick: 37 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote is a 2 lira issued in Italy in 1917. The front side features King Vittorio Emanuele III on the left with a color scheme of brown-violet on a light red-brown underprint.
It is identified in the catalog under Pick number 37. The combination of denomination, year, and design details classifies it within a defined group of documented banknotes. The back design is primarily brown, showcasing the Arms at the center.
It is identified in the catalog under Pick number 37. The combination of denomination, year, and design details classifies it within a defined group of documented banknotes. The back design is primarily brown, showcasing the Arms at the center.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown
- Pick catalog
- 37
About this banknote
The "Regio Decreto di Emanazione" of the Kingdom of Italy issued this 2 lira banknote series in 1917. It was introduced during World War I to meet the increased demand for paper currency amidst wartime economic pressures. The note was part of efforts to manage the scarcity of metal currency.
The front side of the banknote features a brown-violet portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele III on a light red-brown underprint. The reverse side presents a brown design with the national arms at the center. The Pick number for this specific banknote is 37.
