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№ 684

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24 February 2021

Hammer Price:
£130

Banco de Portugal, obverse archival photograph showing the orginal design for 1000 Escudos, dated 10 April 1945 but not actually issued until 31 January 1956, serial number AB00000, the design itself featuring a different variation of portrait from that on the issued note, and with an additional photograph of the correct one alongside, and also a miniature photograph of the 1000 Escudos with a similar design issued in 1960, first two backed on card, minor edge damage, unique and interesting (3 photos)
Pick 161, 166 for types £150-£200