500 lira 1928 — Italy ( Pick: 51 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 lira issued in Italy in 1928. It is cataloged under Pick number 51. This note's denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this classification.
The front side design features violet and olive-brown shades, with "ROMA" at the end of the imprint. The back side includes a seal designated as Type E.
The note measures 202 x 115 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Andrea Bianchi and was produced by the Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia) in Rome.
The front side design features violet and olive-brown shades, with "ROMA" at the end of the imprint. The back side includes a seal designated as Type E.
The note measures 202 x 115 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Andrea Bianchi and was produced by the Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia) in Rome.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Andrea Bianchi
- Date of issue
- 1926-1942
- Printing office
- Bank of Italy (Banca d'Italia), Rome, Italy
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green, brown, and blue
- Dimensions
- 202 x 115 mm
- Pick catalog
- 51
About this banknote
The Banca d'Italia issued the 500 lire banknote (Pick 51) between 1926 and 1942. This series, known as "Mietitrice" (Reaper), was first authorized by the decree of December 6, 1926, with subsequent issues on April 12, 1927, February 7, 1928, and June 21, 1928.
The front of the banknote features an allegorical figure representing Agriculture, depicted as a standing, bare-breasted woman holding a scythe and a sheaf of wheat. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle coat of arms of the House of Savoy and a statue from the Banca d'Italia headquarters in Rome, featuring three seated allegorical figures symbolizing Economics, Law, and Finance. This note was printed by the Officina della Banca d'Italia in Rome.
