1st January 1879 Engraved date Handwritten sig Prefix F/S s/n 30144 5 dollars Values

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1st January 1879 Engraved date Handwritten sig Prefix F/S s/n 30144 5 dollars Values

Details

Obverse: Chinese and English text; lion rampant, crowned coat of arms, and unicorn rampant

Reverse: English text; guilloches

Basic Information

GSID:

108555

Denomination:

5 dollars

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

1st January 1879 Engraved date Handwritten sig Prefix F/S s/n 30144

Design Details

Note Color:

Blue and green

Note Dimension:

193 x 121 mm

Printer:

Batho, Sprague & Co London

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