{"product_id":"italy-5-000-lire-banknote-1980-antonello-da-messina-series-banca-ditalia","title":"Italy 5,000 Lire Banknote — 1980 \"Antonello da Messina\" Series | Banca d'Italia (PSV 10)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMetalStacks is proud to present this authentic \u003cstrong\u003eItaly 5,000 Lire banknote\u003c\/strong\u003e from the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003e\"Antonello da Messina\" series\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most artistically distinguished issues in Italian monetary history, honoring one of the great masters of the Italian Renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e(PSV 10)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFeatures a reproduction of the iconic \u003cem\u003ePortrait of a Man\u003c\/em\u003e by Sicilian Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina (c. 1475–76), now housed at the National Gallery in London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eReverse showcases Venetian and Italian Renaissance architectural masterpieces engraved by Alberto Canfarini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIssued 1979–1983, withdrawn from circulation 1984 — a true pre-Euro collectible of Italian cultural heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOne-of-one note with unique serial number UA 449346 F, presented in a premium display frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5,000 Italian Lire (Lire Cinquemila)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banca d'Italia (Bank of Italy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Antonello da Messina\" — 1980 Issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinisterial Decree Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Marzo 1979 e 1 Luglio 1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e UA 449346 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126 mm × 61 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange, green, brown, and red on multicolor underprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Officina della Banca d'Italia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eObverse:\u003c\/em\u003e Dominated by the engraved portrait of a Renaissance nobleman drawn from Antonello da Messina's celebrated \u003cem\u003ePortrait of a Man\u003c\/em\u003e (c. 1475–76) — a work renowned for its Flemish-influenced realism and extraordinary psychological depth. The subject wears a period leather blouse and distinctive red cloth cap. To the center appears the seal of the four Italian Maritime Republics — Amalfi, Genoa, Pisa, and Venice. A watermark reproducing the same portrait appears in the blank field at right. Signatures of Il Governatore and Il Cassiere printed in dark brown. Engraved by T. Cionini; artwork by Gio. Pino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReverse:\u003c\/em\u003e Features a richly engraved architectural composition by \u003cstrong\u003eAlberto Canfarini\u003c\/strong\u003e presenting an equestrian statue of Duke Emanuele Filiberto, the Gothic arched facade of the \u003cstrong\u003eCa' d'Oro palace in Venice\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ornate rose window, and a bronze sculptural fountain grouping — all symbols of Italy's extraordinary artistic and civic heritage. Serial number UA 449346 F appears twice flanking the central design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antonello da Messina (c. 1430–1479) stands as the supreme master of Sicilian Renaissance painting, celebrated for bridging the Flemish tradition of meticulous detail and luminosity with the Italian monumental tradition. His portraits — among the finest of the 15th century — were recognized by the Banca d'Italia as worthy of gracing one of the Republic's most widely circulated banknotes. Issued across four series between 1979 and 1983, this note circulated during the final decades of the Italian Lira before Italy joined the Euro in 2002. The 1 Luglio 1980 decree date places this note in the second of four emission series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This one-of-one note, bearing the unique serial number UA 449346 F, is presented in a protective rigid currency holder mounted in a wood display frame with black matted backdrop — ready to display or gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA distinguished addition to any European, world currency, Renaissance art, or pre-Euro collection — and a beautifully preserved window into Italy's rich cultural and monetary legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAdd this rare Italian collectible to your collection today and it ships fast from MetalStacks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e(561) 529-3001 | \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"mailto:support@metalstacks.com\"\u003esupport@metalstacks.com\u003c\/a\u003e Join the Community. 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