1½ Rupees

Incredible Unadopted One Rupee Eight Annas DenominationINDIA. Government of India. 1 Rupee 8 Annas, ND (1917-35). P-NL.Uniface essay proof printed on wide margined bond paper. A stunning piece which will certainly grab the attention of all interested in collectible banknotes from India. This delightful design trial proof is the first of five we are offering of the type with each showing drastic difference in color. The note shows KGV at center within a circular frame and two elephants flanking. Pleasing guilloches at left and right show the denomination in arabic and english respectively.This note shows a deep brown-purple frame with green guilloches and portrait. Fully Uncirculated with only a few minor spot stains noticed and pencil annotations in the lower margin. Incredibly rare and worthy of a premium bid.Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000.PMG Uncirculated 62