Paper and Proofs from the Portals Archives

Government of India, printers design for 5 Rupees, ND (1871), no signature or serial number, ink annotations, minor stains, in PMG holder 45, choice extremely fine, extremely rare and clearly an early design for the 5 Rupees of 1871, although in much larger format which was likely shrunk down later
BNB B108p for similar, Pick A2pd, Razack 2A.1.1 £4,000-£5,000

This item has been graded by PMG and has been awarded grade 45, choice extremely fine.

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This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Paper and Proofs from the Portals Archives.

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