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5 Lire, Italy, 1882–1892 (Pick 18)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1882-1892

Issuing entity

Italy

This 5 Lire note was issued in Italy, with dates recorded from 1882–1892. It belongs to the Lira (1861-2001) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Umberto I (1878-1900). It measures 97 × 54 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 18.

Obverse: Head of the king Umberto I. Its lettering reads “Biglietto di Stato / A corso legale, convertibile, al portatore e a vista, in moneta metallica / VALE CINQUE LIRE”. Reverse: Head of the king on the left, eagle in the center, value on the right. Its lettering reads “5 / La legge punisce i fabbricatori di biglietti falsi e chi li introduce e li usa nel Regno e chi, avendoli ricevuti per veri, li rimette in circolazione dopo conosciutane la falsità / OFFICINA CARTE-VALORI. TORINO”.

Watermark: Number five (5). Demonetized: 31 December 1928. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

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Historical context

The last production of this banknote (25-10-1892) was authorized on the 11th February 1900.

Physical characteristics

Size
97 × 54 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Number five (5).

Technical characteristics

Currency
Lira (1861-2001)
Demonetized
31 December 1928

Design

Obverse
Head of the king Umberto I.
Reverse
Head of the king on the left, eagle in the center, value on the right.
Obverse lettering
Biglietto di Stato / A corso legale, convertibile, al portatore e a vista, in moneta metallica / VALE CINQUE LIRE
Reverse lettering
5 / La legge punisce i fabbricatori di biglietti falsi e chi li introduce e li usa nel Regno e chi, avendoli ricevuti per veri, li rimette in circolazione dopo conosciutane la falsità / OFFICINA CARTE-VALORI. TORINO

Identification

Value
5 Lire
Dates recorded
1882-1892
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 18

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P18
  • NumistaN# 238456

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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