World Currency
Italy Banca d'Italia 50,000 Lire 4.2.1974 Pick 99c. An ever popular high denomination issue. The pricing in the Standard Catalog of World Paper may prove very conservative here as this is easily the finest example graded and thus the best third party graded example offered at public auction. Deep punch through embossing can be seen from the overprint devices. The lavishly wide margins and wonderful color provide this note with everything that one would want to see in a gem. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ.
Estimate: 2500-3500 USD