Lot 2864
Sale 108 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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Description
Bank of Van Diemens Land, Half a Spanish-Dollar, Hobart Town, 182-, No.-, unissued (MVR 1) watermarked paper BVDL monogram. Quarter folds with tiny pin holes along folds, two small tears at top and bottom edges, stains at bottom, otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.
The plates for this note are believed to have been engraved by the convict Thomas Bock. The first notes were issued on 15 March 1824, in Macquarie Street, Hobart.
- Estimate
- $1,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,000