50 Rupias

Colorful 1906 BWC 50 Rupias SpecimenPORTUGUESE INDIA. Banco Nacional Ultramarino. 50 Rupias, 1906. P-18s. Specimen. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.Seal type 1. Printed by BWC. Nova Goa. Cancelled perforated. Bright yellow hues permeate in the underprint as they make up the two 50 counters, one showing 50, the other the khamsun symbol. These counters flank the seated woman with trident at center. The reverse shows the Goddess Athena. Excellent detail throughout the note, with this example having earned PMG's all important EPQ qualifier. Only three examples are listed on PMG's population report for the specimen variety. PMG comments "Printer's Annotations, Counterfeit Included". PMG Pop 1/1 Finer.Estimate: $12,500 - $17,500.Provenance: From the Paradise Collection.