50000 Lire 6.2.1984 (Front: Self-portrait of Italian artist, sculptor, architect and painter Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598 – 1680) (Galleria Borghese, Rome). Detail of the sculptor's Triton Fountain in Piazza Barberini, Rome. Seal depicting winged lion of St. Mark, symbol of Venice above three shields of Genoa, Pisa and Amalfi. Back: "Equestrian statue of the Emperor Constantine" by Bernini (Vatican City) and a reproduction of a study for a medal commemorating the inauguration of the Royal Staircase in Vatican City (the drawing is in the collection of the Vatican Apostolic Library) and a section of the staircase, taken from the original drawing, also in the Library's collection. Watermark: Self-portrait of Gian Lorenzo Bernini; "BI" monogram between ornamental motifs. Predominant colour: Red-violet. Signatures: Carlo Azeglio Ciampi (Governor); Vittorio Stevani (Cashier). Drawing: Giovanni Pino. Etching: Alberto Canfarini, Franco Zannotti. Paper: High-quality, slightly coloured, special pulp, watermark, luminous fibrils and a vertical security thread. Characteristics: Copperplate and letterset. Legislation: Ministerial Decree of 6 February 1984. Notes Issued: 1.124.200.000. Printer: Bank of Italy Printing Works (Officina della Banca d'Italia)) (Serial # EB 253123 R) (very lightly circulated) XF-AU
Dimensions: 149 x 70 mm
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Catalogue Number: P-113a
Grade/condition: Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated (XF-AU) (very lightly circulated, used) GRADING INFO
Dimensions: 149 x 70 mm
LARGER SAMPLE PHOTO: CLICK HERE
Catalogue Number: P-113a
Grade/condition: Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated (XF-AU) (very lightly circulated, used) GRADING INFO
