TURKEY. Banque Imperiale Ottomane. 200 Piastres, L. 1279 (1863). P-55b.
Reimbursable in Smyrna. Large format in blue and multicolored. "ANNULE," stamp in blue. Toughra of Abdul Aziz top center. Another example of this scarce design and seen with a pleasing low serial number of "001934." Missing upper left corner tip and seen with some edge and internal splits with small tape repair at upper right. A few annotation mentioned as well. Still pleasing color and appeal for the technical grade. Very Good-Fine.
Estimate: $2000.00- $3000.00