Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
March 2019 Hong Kong Auction 25-27 Mar 2019
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PORTUGUESE INDIA. Banco Nacional Ultramarino. 20 Rupias, 1906. P-17s. Specimen. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.
This scarce Seal Type 1 variety is found with excellent color, and overall paper quality. Free of any circulation, the note is a tremendous survival piece given it hasn't suffered any creasing in its lengthy history which only speaks to the immaculate state of preservation. PMG comments "Minor Foreign Substance" which is likely a result of prior mounting at BWC. Allegorical Woman with a Trident pictured at center on the face. The reverse shows the Goddess Athena in a bright orange and purple gradient colored design. Counterfoil attached.
Estimate: $12500.00- $15000.00
This scarce Seal Type 1 variety is found with excellent color, and overall paper quality. Free of any circulation, the note is a tremendous survival piece given it hasn't suffered any creasing in its lengthy history which only speaks to the immaculate state of preservation. PMG comments "Minor Foreign Substance" which is likely a result of prior mounting at BWC. Allegorical Woman with a Trident pictured at center on the face. The reverse shows the Goddess Athena in a bright orange and purple gradient colored design. Counterfoil attached.
Estimate: $12500.00- $15000.00