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Part of: 1 Rupees — Government of India (3.1.1A)

1 Rupees

3.1.1A

PMG64Serial B37 919705
1 Rupees

This example

Grade
PMG64
Serial
B37 919705
Realised
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Estimate
50,000-70,000
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Marudhar Arts
Denomination1 Rupees
ReferencesJ&R 3.1.1A
IssuerGovernment of India
SignatoryM. M. S. Gubbay
PrinterThomas de la Rue
Watermarkenclosed star
Description

British India, 1917, King George V, 1 Rupee, Bombay Circle, 1 st Print, Signed by M.M.S. Gubbay, B Prefix, S. No. B37 919705, (KJ & RR # 3.1.1A), Wrong Gujarati, no holes, folds and stains, exceptional paper quality, graded by PMG as 64 Choice Uncirculated, Very Rare. Note: This first banknote in the King George V portrait series was issued 104 years ago. It was issued for the Bombay circle and has managed to survive with its original colour, and the crisp quality of the paper has maintained its sheer brilliance without any stains or spots.

Auction record

House
Marudhar Arts
Auction
Auction 45
Lot
358