50000 Lire D.1992 (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: Violet. Signatures: Antonio Fazio (Governor); Angelo Amici (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 offset. Legislation: Ministerial Decree of 27 May 1992. Notes Issued: 1,600,000,000. Printer: Bank of Italy Printing Works (Officina della Banca d'Italia)) (Serial # KE 563131 B) UNC
Dimensions: 149 x 70 mm
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Catalogue Number: P-116c
Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (new, unused, mint)
Dimensions: 149 x 70 mm
LARGER SAMPLE PHOTO: CLICK HERE
Catalogue Number: P-116c
Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (new, unused, mint)
