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Lire

Scope note

Large silver coins of northern Italy introduced in the late 15th century, and, later, various silver, bronze, or chrome steel coins of Italy, Malta, and Turkey.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

3000195919

Term used for

liras (coins)

Equivalent Terms used

lira

Created

13yrs ago

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