1940 Italy Kingdom, Lire 1,000 Maritime Republics of 19/08/1940 in STP quality. On the front, two majestic female figures seated holding the baton of command and resting on the coats of arms of the cities representing Venice and Genoa. On the reverse, in the central medallion, the reproduction of the sculptural group that once adorned the façade of Palazzo Kock, headquarters of the Bank of Italy in Rome, depicting the allegories of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce, the head of Italy and the Fascio Littorio. Watermark in the right medallion head of Christopher Columbus and in the left one head of Turreted Italy. Alfa Catalogue reference no. BI 663, € 1000.00.