100 Rupias

PMG Pop 4/None Finer.PORTUGUESE INDIA. Banco Nacional Ultramarino. 100 Rupias, 1924. P-29s. Specimen. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63.Red Specimen overprint. Printed by TDLR. A seldom encountered specimen of this high denomination note. Bright purple and yellow hues help pop the intricate design details on the obverse. In the upper right corner of the note is a hand penned "8" in red. This variety shows with "SPECIMEN" printed across the face of the note diagonally where the ever popular "Elephant" vignette can be seen. The reverse is printed in dark purple ink, and displays a ship at center with bank name at top & bottom. 100 counters can be seen at opposing ends encased within an intricate geometrically lathed design. PMG comments "Previously Mounted." PMG Pop 4/None Finer.Estimate: $12,500 - $17,500.Provenance: From the Paradise Collection.