Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Maastricht May 2023 Auction 4-5 May 2023
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BELGIAN CONGO. Banque du Congo Belge. 500 Francs, ND (1929). P-18s. Specimen. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
A highlight of the Scott Lindquist collection is this outstanding 500 Francs Specimen of 1929. This Specimen is undated, printed in blue-grey ink, and overprinted "Serie 1". As we go to auction, there is only one issued example graded by PMG, along with 8 Specimens. It is completely original and one of the finest known at this time. An extremely challenging Pick number to obtain, and a stunning design to boot. A Mangbetu woman and elephants create a striking piece of artwork. PMG Pop 4/0 Finer.
From the Scott Lindquist Collection.
Estimate: $2500 - $3500
A highlight of the Scott Lindquist collection is this outstanding 500 Francs Specimen of 1929. This Specimen is undated, printed in blue-grey ink, and overprinted "Serie 1". As we go to auction, there is only one issued example graded by PMG, along with 8 Specimens. It is completely original and one of the finest known at this time. An extremely challenging Pick number to obtain, and a stunning design to boot. A Mangbetu woman and elephants create a striking piece of artwork. PMG Pop 4/0 Finer.
From the Scott Lindquist Collection.
Estimate: $2500 - $3500