pS174: 500 Lire from 1857

1.7.1857 - 17.1.1872. Black. Crowned arms of Genoa and Turin between reclining gods at top center, portrait of Christopher Columbus in medallion at bottom center, ornamental border. Uniface. Paper: cream.

• Country & Pick Number:Italian States pS174
• Denomination & Currency:500 Lire
• First Year of Issue:1857
• Issue Type: Regular Issue
• Series:1851; 1857 Issue
• Issuer:Banca Nazionale Negli Stati Sardi (Kingdom of Sardinia)