Italy 1870 — Banca Toscana di Anticipazioni e di Sconto 2 Lire (Pick Unlisted, PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated)
Florentine two‑lire "Bono di Cassa" authorized by Royal Decree of 24 April 1870 for the Banca Toscana di Anticipazioni e di Sconto. The face shows Dante Alighieri at left, a boldly engraved LIRE DUE tablet at center, and a red circular control seal of Florence—typical of Tuscan bank instruments immediately after unification. These cashier’s notes formed the short‑term liquidity layer of Italy’s regional banking scene in the 1860s–1870s, sitting between coin and larger banknotes. ... Read more →
ItalyPrivate Bank Cashier’s Note18702 LirePMG 64 Choice Uncirculated ItalyBanca Toscana2 LirePrivate Bank NoteFlorence1870Cashier’s NoteUnlisted