Lot 634
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Portuguese India, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, specimen Rupia, blue, tiger, 2½ Rupias, brown, tiger and 5-Rupias, green, temple, the first two 1 January 1924, the last 11 January 1938, all zero serial numbers (P.23A, 24, 31), the 2½-Rupias a colour trial, the first note perforated SPECIMEN, balance specimen overprint, good extremely fine, rare (3)
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Portuguese India, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, specimen Rupia, blue, tiger, 2½ Rupias, brown, tiger and 5-Rupias, green, temple, the first two 1 January 1924, the last 11 January 1938, all zero serial numbers (P.23A, 24, 31), the 2½-Rupias a colour trial, the first note perforated SPECIMEN, balance specimen overprint, good extremely fine, rare (3)

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Portuguese India, Banco Nacional Ultramarino, specimen Rupia, blue, tiger, 2½ Rupias, brown, tiger and 5-Rupias, green, temple, the first two 1 January 1924, the last 11 January 1938, all zero serial numbers (P.23A, 24, 31), the 2½-Rupias a colour trial, the first note perforated SPECIMEN, balance specimen overprint, good extremely fine, rare (3)
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VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.

Lot Essay

The Rupia illustrated on the front cover