| Pick# 114a - Banca D'Italia 1000 Lire Note, 1990-1994 Issue Obverse: M. Montessori at right, Seal Type C Reverse: Teacher and student at center Watermark: M. Montessori Size: 112 x 60 mmMaria Montessori (August 31, 1870 – May 6, 1952) was an Italian physician, educator, philosopher, humanitarian and devout Catholic; she is best known for her philosophy and the Montessori method of education of children from birth to adolescence. Her educational method is in use today in a number of public as well as private schools throughout the world. |