Italy. - 16 Banknotes - various dates
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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 historical paper money.
The lot includes several iconic denominations that tell the Italian economic and artistic history of the 20th century, with depictions of important historical figures and highly valuable artistic motifs.
Composition of the lot (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 “Portrait of a Man” Castagno
- 5,000 Lire “Portrait of a Man” A. Messina
- 2,000 Lire “G. Galilei” (second type)
- 1,000 Lire “G. Verdi” (second type)
- 500 Lire “Aretusa”
All banknotes are original and authentic, coming from a private collection.
Key points:
- Varied and well assort ed lot
- Presence of high-denomination notes that are very sought after
- Ideal both to start a collection and to expand 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 suitable 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 historical paper money.
The lot includes several iconic denominations that tell the Italian economic and artistic history of the 20th century, with depictions of important historical figures and highly valuable artistic motifs.
Composition of the lot (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 “Portrait of a Man” Castagno
- 5,000 Lire “Portrait of a Man” A. Messina
- 2,000 Lire “G. Galilei” (second type)
- 1,000 Lire “G. Verdi” (second type)
- 500 Lire “Aretusa”
All banknotes are original and authentic, coming from a private collection.
Key points:
- Varied and well assort ed lot
- Presence of high-denomination notes that are very sought after
- Ideal both to start a collection and to expand 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 suitable 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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