Aust. Banknotes - Private Bank Issues
Lot 2835 Session 10 (7.30pm Wed 26th March) Aust. Banknotes - Private Bank Issues
Estimate $5,000
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THE ROYAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA, uniface black and white proof, two pounds, Sydney, 184-, imprint Perkins, Bacon & Petch, London, Hardened Steel Plate, unissued (cfMVR fig 218, type 1). One closely cropped edge, otherwise fine - very fine and extremely rare.
An unusual denomination.
Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 62 (lot 3531) and Sale 71 (lot 3012).
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