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Rare Italy 1 Lira 1914 Banknote P-36 VF

Rare Italy 1 Lira 1914 Banknote P-36 VF

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Own an authentic piece of European history with this original 1914 1 Lira banknote from the Kingdom of Italy!
Issued just before Italy's entry into World War I, this historic banknote (Catalog ID: Pick# 36) serves as a fascinating testament to a turbulent economic era. It is perfect for numismatists, history buffs, and discerning collectors looking to add a rare, physical wartime artifact to their portfolio.
🪙 Features
  • Country: Italy (Kingdom)
  • Issuing authority: Ministry of the Treasury (Ministero del Tesoro / Buono di Cassa)
  • Type: Standard banknote
  • Currency: Italian Lira (1861-2001)
  • Value: 1 Lira (1 ITL)
  • Material: Paper
  • Size: 80 × 42 mm
🎨 Design Details
  • Obverse: Features elegant, classic typography reading "BUONO di CASSA a corso legale da UNA lira" (Legal tender treasury note of one lira). Decorated with intricate geometric security patterns and official ministerial decree texts.
  • Reverse: Showcases the central Coat of Arms of the House of Savoy (Kingdom of Italy) flanked by the denomination value. It is framed by classic borders and notes the printing location in Turin ("OFF. GOV. CARTE VALORI TORINO").
📜 History & Significance
Printed under the reign of King Victor Emmanuel III in the pivotal year of 1914, this 1 Lira note tells a compelling wartime story. At the outbreak of World War I, widespread hoarding of silver coins by the public created a severe shortage of small change. In response, the Italian government issued these small-format paper "Buoni di Cassa" (Treasury Notes) to keep the daily economy moving. It represents the historic shift from precious metal coinage to fiat paper currency during one of Europe's most dramatic eras.
✨ Condition Description: VF (Very Fine)
  • Grading: This banknote is in genuine, circulated Very Fine (VF) condition.
  • Details: The paper retains good crispness and body with normal, light folding creases expected from historical circulation. There are no major tears, no contemporary ink annotations, and no missing pieces. The colors and fine engraving lines remain clear and highly presentable.

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CONDITION GUIDE

Gem Uncirculated

A note that is flawless, with the same freshness, crispness and bright color as when first printed. It
must be perfectly centered, with full margins, and free of any marks, blemishes or traces of handling.

About Uncirculated

A bright, crisp note that appears new but upon close examination shows a trace of very light use, such as  a corner fold or faint crease. 'About Uncirculated' is a borderline condition, applied to a note which may not be quite uncirculated, but yet is obviously better than an average Extra Fine note. Such notes command a price only slightly below a new note and are highly desirable.

Extra Fine

A note that shows some faint evidence of circulation, although it will still be bright and retain nearly full crispness. It may have two or three minor folds or creases but no tears or stains and no discolorations.

Very Fine 

A note that has been in circulation, but not actively or for long. It still retains some crispness and is still choice enough in its condition to be altogether desirable. It may show folds or creases, or some light smudges from the hands of a past generation. Sometimes, Very Fine notes are the best available in certain rare issues, and they should accordingly be cherished just as much as uncirculated notes. 

Fine

A fine note shows evidence of much more circulation, has lost its crispness and very fine detail, and creases are more pronounced, although the note is still not seriously soiled or stained.

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