5 lira 1914 — Italy ( Pick: 23 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Italy, dated 1914, carries a denomination of 5 lira. The design features a portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele III positioned on the right, with blue and black elements set against a pink underprint.
It is classified under Pick number 23. The note displays a color scheme of blue and brown. The combination of denomination, year, and catalog reference places it within the documented group of banknotes from this timeframe.
It is classified under Pick number 23. The note displays a color scheme of blue and brown. The combination of denomination, year, and catalog reference places it within the documented group of banknotes from this timeframe.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and brown
- Pick catalog
- 23
About this banknote
The Italian Ministry of the Treasury issued the 5 Lire banknote on March 29, 1914, as part of a series spanning from 1904 to 1925. This issuance, cataloged as Pick 23c, featured the signatures of Dell'Ara and Righetti.
The obverse displays a portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele III on the right and an eagle on the left. The reverse features the personification of Italy on the left, with the face value and a view of the Campidoglio hill in Rome in the upper part. The banknote measures 100 x 54 mm and was demonetized on December 31, 1928.
