Italian Currency, 2 Lire, 1939.

The image depicts an old Italian banknote with a denomination of 2, featuring a central illustration of a classical statue or figure adorned in traditional Roman attire, including a detailed tunic and armor, placed within an ornate rectangular frame. Surrounding this central image are the numbers "256" and "619850" in bold, indicating possible serial numbers or other identifying features of the banknote. The background of the note consists of intricate patterns and design elements, lending an air of sophistication and historical significance to the currency. At the bottom left, there's a small printed statement warning against counterfeiting, alongside a legal reference to specific decrees dated May 20, 1935, and November 4, 1939. The note exhibits signs of wear and age, suggesting it has seen widespread use during its time in circulation, and the artistic details reflect the cultural and historical context of pre-World War II Italy.

The image depicts an old Italian banknote with a denomination of 2, featuring a central illustration of a classical statue or figure adorned in traditional Roman attire, including a detailed tunic and armor, placed within an ornate rectangular frame. Surrounding this central image are the numbers "256" and "619850" in bold, indicating possible serial numbers or other identifying features of the banknote. The background of the note consists of intricate patterns and design elements, lending an air of sophistication and historical significance to the currency. At the bottom left, there's a small printed statement warning against counterfeiting, alongside a legal reference to specific decrees dated May 20, 1935, and November 4, 1939. The note exhibits signs of wear and age, suggesting it has seen widespread use during its time in circulation, and the artistic details reflect the cultural and historical context of pre-World War II Italy.

Name/Title

Italian Currency, 2 Lire, 1939.

Entry/Object ID

444/11125

Scope and Content

Italian Currency, 2 Lire, 1939. Serial number 256 and 619850.

Collection

ETHNOGRAPHIC/ITALY

Lexicon

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Currency, Paper money, Money

Search Terms

Italy, Italian Money

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 6, 2011