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Spain Banco de Espana 500 Pesetas 7.1.1935 Pick 89 PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. This amazing, colorful denomination was one of the final banknotes issued during the second Republican era, just one year before the Spanish Civil War. Hernan Cortes is the subject of this denomination, with his portrait and Mexican palace at front. The back is enhanced by a picturesque scene of "Hernan Cortes burning his ships," as translated. This type is rare in this grade and very pretty. https://currency.ha.com/itm/world-currency/spain-banco-de-espana-500-pesetas-711935-pick-89-pmg-gem-uncirculated-66-epq/a/4035-28424.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchivesCurrency-WorldPaperMoney-4035-01062022 HID08706262019 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 800-1200 USD