Lot 4110

Sale 121 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Bank of Van Diemens Land, Half a Spanish-Dollar, Hobart Town, 182-, No.-, unissued (MVR 1) watermarked paper BVDL monogram. With many folds across the note, 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
$1,100

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