Above, the coat of arms of the Italian royal family, crowned and supported by two winged figures; on the left large `M` with putti and winged figure.
Reverse description
Above, bearded man representing the Credit, holding a cornucopia; in the left, allegory of Industry; on the right figure representing Commerce; in the right oval head of turreted Italy.
Signature(s)
Protection type
Watermark
Protection description
In the oval, head of turreted Italy, with star; in the left
vertical border `BANCA D`ITALIA`, in the right one `LIRE 1000`.
Obverse lettering
Banca d`Italia
Mille Lire
Pagabili a vista al portatore
RIN. BARBETTI INV. E DIS. E. BALLARINI INC.
OFFICINA CARTE-VALORI I. P. S. (Translation: Bank of Italy Thousand Lire Payable to the bearer on sight)