Italy. - 16 Banknotes - various dates
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Collection of 16 authentic Italian Lire banknotes from the Italian Republic, featuring iconic denominations and historic motifs, sourced from a private collection.
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Description from the seller
Complete collection of Italian Lire – Mixed lot of historic banknotes (1960s–1990s).
Description
Fascinating lot of 16 original banknotes of the Italian Republic in Lire, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of historic paper money.
The lot includes several iconic denominations that tell the economic and artistic history of 20th-century Italy, with depictions of important historical figures and high‑quality artistic motifs.
Lot composition (as shown in the photo):
- 500,000 Lire “Raffaello”
- 100,000 Lire “Caravaggio” (first type)
- 100,000 Lire “Caravaggio” (second type)
- 50,000 Lire “Bernini” (first type)
- 50,000 Lire “Bernini” (second type)
- 10,000 Lire “Volta”
- 5,000 Lire “Bellini”
- 2,000 Lire “Marconi”
- 1,000 Lire “Montessori”
- 1,000 Lire “M. Polo”
- 500 Lire “Medusa”
- 10,000 Lire “ritratto d'uomo Castagno”
- 5,000 Lire “ritratto d'uomo A. Messina”
- 2,000 Lire “G. Galilei” (second type)
- 1,000 Lire “G. Verdi” (second type)
- 500 Lire “Aretusa”
All banknotes are original and genuine, coming from a private collection.
Key features:
- Varied lot and well assorted
- Presence of high-denomination notes very sought after
- Ideal for both starting a collection and expanding it
- Great investment with potential appreciation over time
The photos are an integral part of the description: you will receive exactly the specimens shown.
Careful and protected shipping, with packaging adequate to guarantee the integrity of the banknotes.
Complete collection of Italian Lire – Mixed lot of historic banknotes (1960s–1990s).
Description
Fascinating lot of 16 original banknotes of the Italian Republic in Lire, ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of historic paper money.
The lot includes several iconic denominations that tell the economic and artistic history of 20th-century Italy, with depictions of important historical figures and high‑quality artistic motifs.
Lot composition (as shown in the photo):
- 500,000 Lire “Raffaello”
- 100,000 Lire “Caravaggio” (first type)
- 100,000 Lire “Caravaggio” (second type)
- 50,000 Lire “Bernini” (first type)
- 50,000 Lire “Bernini” (second type)
- 10,000 Lire “Volta”
- 5,000 Lire “Bellini”
- 2,000 Lire “Marconi”
- 1,000 Lire “Montessori”
- 1,000 Lire “M. Polo”
- 500 Lire “Medusa”
- 10,000 Lire “ritratto d'uomo Castagno”
- 5,000 Lire “ritratto d'uomo A. Messina”
- 2,000 Lire “G. Galilei” (second type)
- 1,000 Lire “G. Verdi” (second type)
- 500 Lire “Aretusa”
All banknotes are original and genuine, coming from a private collection.
Key features:
- Varied lot and well assorted
- Presence of high-denomination notes very sought after
- Ideal for both starting a collection and expanding it
- Great investment with potential appreciation over time
The photos are an integral part of the description: you will receive exactly the specimens shown.
Careful and protected shipping, with packaging adequate to guarantee the integrity of the banknotes.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Grade (Certified notes)
Various grades
Country/province
Italy
Year/period and variation
- various dates
Quantity x nominal value
- 16 Banknotes
Number of items
16
Theme
Art
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