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1000 Lire 'grande M' Fascio - 2nd type
| Issuer | Banca d'Italia |
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| Year | 1942-1943 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
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| Obverse description | The central vignette is dominated by an ornate, large decorative letter 'M' in intaglio, flanked by intricate guilloche work and elaborate Renaissance-style foliate borders. The bank name 'BANCA D'ITALIA' and denomination 'MILLE LIRE' are inscribed in bold letterpress across the centre, with a circular watermark void to the right. The four corners bear the 'IB' (Istituto Bancario) monogram and numeral '1000' counterparts, while the upper border carries a royal coat of arms flanked by allegorical figures. |
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| Reverse description | The right half of the reverse carries an intaglio portrait bust of 'Italia' in profile facing left, rendered in an orange-brown tonal guilloche surround, with the denomination '1000 LIRE' repeated twice at centre. The composition is framed by tall allegorical caryatid figures on either side and a richly detailed upper border of classical figures and architectural elements. A central circular orange rosette underprint anchors the lower portion of the design. |
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| Protection type | Watermark |
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