Early India Rarities
India
170 Commercial Bank of India, ND (ca.1845) Unlisted “Bombay” Denomination Rarity.
Bombay, India, 5 Rupees, P-Unlisted but similar to P-S175, 10
Rupees note, black with no undertint, seated Commerce in middle with ships, harbor scene and buildings in background, back with “Five Rupees”, No Serial
Numbers, Unissued Remainder, Appears Choice Fine to VF but the note has been torn vertically in 1/2 with both halves present. Unlisted in SCWPM. Rare and
desirable note and possibly first time reported. Batho & Bingley, Lombard St., London printer.
Est $5000-10000
171 Bank of Bengal, 1828-34 Third Issue Banknote Rarity.
Calcutta, India, 13th September, 1832, 100 Sicca Rupees, P-S55, Issued banknote with signature cut
out on lower right to cancel note. Not listed this way in the SCWPM, Black with commerce seated upper center, back with value in various languages, S/N
30994, 4 small pin holes on top right area of note and approximately 10 small pin holes on the left side of note that do not detract from the appearance, bright
colors, moderately firm paper leaves this note as a Choice Fine to VF, First time we have handled this denomination. P&B.
Est $4000-8000
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